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UnHerd with Freddie Sayers

The New War for the Red Sea

Jan 12, 2024
36:01
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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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Quick takeaways

  • The conflict in Yemen's Red Sea region has important cost and efficacy considerations for Western nations involved.
  • The conflict in Yemen has broader implications in the global struggle for supremacy between the United States and China, raising questions about China's role in resolving the conflict.

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The significance of the Red Sea

The Red Sea, connecting the Mediterranean European zone with the Indian Ocean and routes to China and Asia, is of vital strategic importance due to its impact on global trade and prices of goods.

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