Yemen's Red Sea Conflict Threatens Global Trade Routes The Red Sea, a critical artery for international trade, has become a battleground in the conflict between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels.
This strategic location, where Africa meets Asia, is often overlooked in discussions of global politics, yet its significance cannot be overstated.
The Yemeni Civil War: A Complex History The current conflict stems from the 2015 civil war, when Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, overthrew President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi's government.