Navigating the Red Sea Conflict: Escalating Geopolitical Tug-of-War Threatening Global Trade

Experts on NTD’s Pinnacle View offer their insights into the turmoil in the Red Sea, navigating the complexities of maritime conflicts and shifting alliances
Navigating the Red Sea Conflict: Escalating Geopolitical Tug-of-War Threatening Global Trade
A ship transits the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea in Ismailia, Egypt, on Jan. 10, 2024. Sayed Hassan/Getty Images
Pinnacle View Team
Sean Tseng
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The Red Sea became the epicenter of a burgeoning crisis on Jan. 9, as reported by the U.S. Department of Defense. The region witnessed its most significant escalation since November 2023, with Yemen’s Houthis threatening 50 merchant ships.

This large-scale attack not only disrupts global shipping trade but also poses a grave threat to the future of globalization, potentially reshaping the global production and sales landscape.

Houthis Spark Shipping Chaos

The crisis first unfolded in late November 2023 when Houthi militants targeted Israeli ships, purportedly in solidarity with Hamas. Their sphere of aggression soon widened to include vessels from approximately 40 countries.
“Pinnacle View,” a joint venture by NTD and The Epoch Times, is a TV forum centered around China. The program gathers experts from around the globe to dissect pressing issues, analyze trends, and offer profound insights into societal affairs and historical truths.
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