"Challenges and Strategies in Dealing with the Houthi Threat"

The United States and its partners' delayed and passive response to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea has emboldened the group, leading to continued strikes on global shipping. The attacks have disrupted international trade, causing shipping costs to soar and prompting vessels to reroute around Africa. Despite U.S. and UK strikes, the Houthis remain undeterred, prompting the U.S. to consider additional coercive measures. The article suggests that a more decisive and immediate military response from the U.S. could have potentially deterred the Houthis and shortened the duration of the conflict.