UnHerd with Freddie Sayers

The New War for the Red Sea

Jan 12, 2024
Examining military strikes in Yemen and their impact on global trade, the historical and strategic importance of the Red Sea as a trade route, the emergence of Sheyas and the control of Houthis in Yemen, the UK's prominent role in the strike and questioning their motivations, the involvement of Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank in the conflict, the legality and morality of a recent military strike, and the complexities and uncertainties surrounding a particular group known as Ansa Allah.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Significance of the Red Sea
02:06 • 5min
3
Emergence of Sheyas and the Control of Houthis in Yemen
07:09 • 12min
4
The UK's Prominent Role and the Question of Intervention
18:43 • 2min
5
Geopolitical Implications of the Red Sea Conflict
20:32 • 3min
6
Legality and Morality of Recent Military Strike
24:01 • 4min
7
Challenges and Questions about 'These Groups'
27:40 • 10min