Houthi Control of Bab el-Mandeb Transforms Militia into Regional Threat

The Houthis' rapid advance in Yemen has brought the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait under their control, upgrading their capability from a poorly equipped mountain militia to a force able to threaten a key global shipping route. The report is analytical and retrospective, not tied to a specific new event. This development elevates the Houthis' geopolitical leverage and poses a direct risk to maritime trade and regional security.