Analysis of the Crisis in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden: Understanding the Houthi Dilemma

Geopolitical Report Two Minute Drill With Corey Stutte

This episode begins in Yemen, a land caught in the throes of instability, largely due to the Houthi rebellion. Originating from Yemen's rugged northwestern province of Saada, the Houthis adhere to Zaydi Shiism, representing about 35% of Yemen's populace. Their rise to power began with Hussein al Houthi's critique of Yemen's alliance with the U.S. and Israel, growing into a formidable force amid Yemen's political upheaval. By 2014, following President Abdrabbuh Mansur al Hadi's resignation, the Houthis had transformed. Capturing Sanaa and major northern territories, they asserted themselves as the new de facto rulers, setting the stage for an escalating crisis.