The Houthis Do Not Need To Close Bab El Mandeb The recent closure of the Bab El Mandeb strait by Yemen's Houthi rebels has sparked concern among international shipping interests and pundits who view it as an escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Houthi controlled government and the Saudi led coalition.
As a photographer, I'm drawn to the geopolitical implications of this event, not just for their human impact but also because they illustrate the complex interplay of power, politics, and logistics that underpin global trade.
The 2006 2010 crisis in the Suez Canal is a relevant precedent.