Subsequently in late 2014, the Houthis became embroiled in a full-scale civil war with the internationally recognised Yemeni Government.1 In the course of the decade-long civil war, the Houthis gained control of nearly a third of Yemeni territory including its capital Sannaa and the key port city Hodeiah. [...] Through their direct confrontation with Israel in support of Hamas and the US in the Red Sea, the Houthis are seeking to redirect the frustrations of the Yemeni public outwards.8 In a bid to secure greater political legitimacy for themselves both domestically and internationally, the Houthis are attempting to cash in on the reginal sentiments towards the Palestinian cause. [...] This has also resulted in a surge in the recruitment of fighters by the Houthis.9 Externally, through the attacks, the Houthis have successfully managed to attract global attention to the Yemeni Civil War. [...] 6 “DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS” integrity of Yemen and expressed Beijing’s eagerness to work with all parties in the region for the de-escalation of the tensions in the Red Sea.22 Beijing’s neutral outlook has largely allowed Chinese commercial shipping to pass through the region unscathed. [...] Hence, the key to resolving this crisis lies in the efforts of the great powers to contribute to peaceful resolution of the civil war in Yemen.
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Table of Contents
- DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS 2
- Houthi Objectives 2
- DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS 3
- DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS 4
- Kinetic Action of the US and its Allies 4
- DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS 5
- DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS 6
- DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS 7
- Chinas Deliberated Inaction 7
- DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS 8
- DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS 9
- Indias Astute Maritime Statecraft 9
- DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS 10
- DECODING KEY NAVAL RESPONSES TO THE RED SEA CRISIS 11
- Conclusion 11
- Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses 12
- Dr. R. Vignesh 12
- Cmde. Abhay Kumar Singh Retd. 12
