Toward the end of 2023, Houthi rebels from the Yemen Civil War began targeting ships passing through the Red Sea. This is is a vital economic chokepoint, with 15% of world trade passing through it and 10% of seaborne oil. What is motivating the attacks? How is the United States trying to stop them? And what will happen if those initial efforts fail?

0:00 Houthi Crisis in the Red Sea
1:19 Background on the Yemen Civil War
3:30 The Shipping Crisis
7:43 How Much Will This Cost the World?
17:39 What Is Operation Prosperity Guardian?
23:32 Will Operation Prosperity Guardian Work?
27:50 What Will the United States Do Next?

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