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12 September 2026

Houthi control of Red Sea coast

The control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait by non-state actors directly impacts global maritime trade routes and energy security, which are critical contexts for India's external security and infrastructure interests.

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Notes

  • Houthis have seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline.
  • The group has captured a strategic Red Sea island, consolidating their hold over the region.
  • The seized territory includes key areas along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
  • The Bab el-Mandeb Strait serves as a vital shipping corridor connecting Europe and Asia via the Suez Canal.
  • The offensive lasted one week and resulted in hundreds of casualties.
  • The Saudi-backed Yemeni government has confirmed the loss of its remaining positions on the western coast.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 4 in Yemen Civil Conflict Escalation, which has been running since 4 September 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The control of strategic maritime chokepoints by non-state actors poses significant challenges to global trade and energy security. In the context of the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, analyze the geopolitical implications of such developments for international maritime security and India's trade interests. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical maritime chokepoint that connects which of the following bodies of water?

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