Houthis Seize Perim Island, Mokha, Tightening Red Sea Control
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Maritime security and energy supply chains: a GS2 International Relations and GS3 Economic scenario.
Why in news
Houthis claimed to seize Perim Island and the port city of Mokha in Yemen to tighten control over Red Sea shipping lanes following an offensive on 3 September.
Background
The Houthi offensive began on 3 September in response to alleged Saudi aggression. The seizure of Perim Island and Mokha has displaced at least 46,000 people and contributed to rising oil prices.
Facts for Prelims
- PlacePerim Island: A strategic island in the Red Sea controlled by Houthis.
- PlaceMokha: A strategic port city in Yemen.
- Fact46,000: Number of people displaced by the Houthi offensive.
- Fact3 September: Date the Houthi offensive was launched.
Prelims practice question
How many people were displaced as a result of the Houthi offensive in Yemen?
- (a)85,000
- (b)12,000
- (c)20,000
- (d)46,000
Show answer
Answer: (d) 46,000 — The note states that the seizure of Perim Island and Mokha displaced at least 46,000 people.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the impact of maritime insecurity in the Red Sea on global energy supply chains and the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Maritime bottleneck: Threat to global oil transit and increased freight insurance costs
- Geopolitical friction: Saudi-Houthi escalation and shifting US intelligence support dynamics
- Humanitarian crisis: Large-scale internal displacement and regional instability in Yemen
Keywords: maritime security · energy security · geopolitical escalation · supply chain disruption · humanitarian displacement
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