Summary
The ongoing conflict in the Red Sea highlights a troubling economic imbalance in warfare, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels use low-cost missiles to target valuable US assets, draining Western defense budgets. Despite over 800 US strikes against Houthi positions, attacks on American and allied ships persist, with military experts noting that Iran is using the Houthis as a proxy to exert economic pressure. This asymmetric warfare strategy is causing significant disruption to global commerce, with commercial transit through vital shipping routes declining over 50% and increasing freight costs impacting international trade.
