Attacks in the Red Sea: Is the Middle East conflict escalating? | To the Point

The Houthis are attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea. This is in retaliation for the war in Gaza. Who are the Houthis? An armed political and religious rebel group from Yemen backed by Iran. The US and the UK have called these attacks “a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security”.

They have responded by jointly carrying out strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Germany and other European nations are also considering naval missions. Could this be the precursor to the next regional conflict, especially with key players like Iran and Saudi Arabia involved in this conflict? The impacts on global trade are already evident, leading to supply shortages and production halts. So, today on To The point, we are discussing: "Houthi attacks on global trade: Is the Middle East conflict escalating?"
Our guests: Elisabeth Kendall (Middle East specialist, Cambridge); Daniel-Dylan Böhmer (Die Welt); Vendeline von Bredow (The Economist)

01:10 Introduction of guests
02:00 Houthi attacks and the impacts on world economy
04:00 Who are the Houthis?
07:00 Has the USA miscalculated the Houthi rebels?
09:30 The US and UK don’t want to look weak after the Red Sea attacks.
10:40 Houthis have become a military superstar in Yemen.
11:20 Why did the West have to step in the Red Sea?
14:00 How difficult is it to target the Houthis?
16:00 For how long the Houthis can respond to the American strikes.
17:20 Will Biden change his Yemen-policy in this election year?
18:20 Why is China not able to intervene in the Middle East conflict?
21:20 Impact on economy as supply chains are disrupted in the Red Sea
22:30 Houthi escalations: be prepared for higher oil-prices.
23:00 Houthis are not seeking peace; they are more recruiting fighters.
24:00 This will be a long war; Houthis see war as a way of life.

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