The US Shifts Course in the Red Sea Standoff

The ceasefire with the Houthis reflects a pivot toward regional balancing and diplomatic containment.

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Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the end of U.S. airstrikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement. The decision followed a ceasefire agreement brokered by Oman. It required both sides to stop targeting each other, particularly in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis, however, made clear that their hostilities toward Israel […]

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Andrew Davidson
Andrew Davidson is an analyst at Geopolitical Futures. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and is completing his master’s degree in International Relations through Liberty University. Prior to working on continuing his education, he served in the U.S. Army for over 11 years with experience as a Platoon Sergeant in the Middle East and South Korea serving with the 10th Mountain Division and the 25th Infantry Division.