Red Sea on the Brink: Houthi Attacks and Rising Tensions Threaten Global Shipping Stability

As geopolitical tensions surge worldwide, critical shipping lanes that form the backbone of global trade are increasingly under threat. Once seen as neutral passageways for transporting oil, goods, and essential commodities, these corridors are now high-risk zones. Growing rivalries, proxy conflicts, and regional hostilities mean that even a minor incident could send shockwaves through global supply chains, with serious implications for economic stability and consumer prices across the world.