Washington’s response to Houthi rebels’ red sea attacks has followed a now-familiar pattern—one that has failed time and again, according to an analysis published by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
Mark Dubowitz , the chief executive of FDD and Koby Gottlieb suggested “Instead of appeasement, the United States should adopt a persistent campaign of sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and, when necessary, military force. Anything less invites more bloodshed”.
History tells us that the Houthis treat every pause as an opportunity to rearm, regroup, and return to the battlefield stronger.
The authors concluded that the the Houthis are not just Israel’s problem. The Houthis have launched dozens of attacks on civilian shipping in the Red Sea, causing chaos in global supply chains and threatening one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors. These attacks challenge the US commitment to defend freedom of navigation—a cornerstone of global prosperity since the end of World War II.