How Yemen’s Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat

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The Houthis in Yemen have transformed from a small mountain militia into a significant regional threat by gaining control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This development increases their influence on both regional geopolitics and global maritime routes.

A lightning advance by the Houthis has brought the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait under its control, making it a regional player with global clout.

World Security Conflict Politics Shipping Houthis Yemen conflict Bab el-Mandeb Strait regional threat maritime control militia

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