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First US Deaths in the 2024 Counter-Piracy Campaign

CDR Salamander • 1257 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Military Conflicts United States Iran Yemen
  1. Two Navy SEALs lost in a ship-boarding operation near Somalia while searching for suspected Iranian weapons
  2. The Gulf of Aden is a significant body of water where attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea occur
  3. There is concern about escalating tensions and the need to intercept ships transporting weapons to prevent attacks

World roundup: February 3-4 2024

Foreign Exchanges • 786 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Israel-Palestine Yemen Asia Pakistan Philippines Africa Nigeria Europe Russia Ukraine Americas United States
  1. The United States conducted airstrikes on Iranian-linked targets in Iraq and Syria, resulting in casualties and tension with the governments of those countries.
  2. In the Israel-Palestine conflict, Hamas is considering a ceasefire proposal while the Israeli military expands its operations in Gaza.
  3. President Macky Sall of Senegal postponed the country's presidential election, sparking protests and concerns about a potential self coup.

The Cost of Crossing Yemen

Pen>Sword • 2096 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Yemen Gaza Israel Genocide
  1. Yemen, the poorest Arab nation, took significant maritime actions in support of Palestinians in Gaza, impacting Israeli economics and logistics in the region.
  2. The Houthis in Yemen stood out by their bold actions while wealthier Arab nations remained idle, showcasing a contrast in courage and impact.
  3. Despite Yemen's support for Gaza, the country faced consequences such as halting food distribution by the World Food Program, revealing the harsh realities of realpolitik.

The American Assault on Yemen is Not New

Pen>Sword • 1038 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Yemen Saudi Arabia Humanitarian Crisis War Crimes
  1. The American assault on Yemen is not a recent development, but has roots in a humanitarian crisis preceding the current events in the Red Sea and Yemen.
  2. Yemen gained global attention when it affected commerce, specifically impacting Israeli revenue in the Red Sea, leading to swift American action against the region.
  3. The United States has played a significant role in sustaining the Yemen war through arms sales, military support, and bombings, contributing to a devastating humanitarian crisis with millions at risk of starvation.
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THE SHOW NOTES: Biden's Houthi Backtrack, The Chinese Lab Surprise, & Protesting Kids With Cancer

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1002 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Yemen China Gaza Population decline Global events
  1. Biden's administration plans to re-designate the Houthis as a terrorist organization.
  2. Chinese researchers mapped the Covid-19 virus two weeks before revealing details to the world.
  3. Pro-Palestinian activists protested at a cancer hospital in New York.

Bombs Not Bread

¡Do Not Panic! • 825 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Yemen Military Humanitarian Crisis Genocide
  1. The US and UK have been bombing Yemen with expensive missiles, while millions are suffering from severe hunger.
  2. The UN's World Food Programme in Yemen lacks funding, despite the high military spending on bombs.
  3. Western countries, including the US and UK, have been complicit in the crisis in Yemen, leading to mass deaths and a man-made famine.

Biden's Dangerous Yemen Blunder Is Already Backfiring

Eunomia • 727 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Yemen Military Action Conflict Sanctions
  1. Attacking the Houthis in Yemen with threats and airstrikes is not stopping attacks on shipping and may escalate the situation.
  2. The U.S. designation of the Houthis as terrorists could further empower them politically and increase their popularity.
  3. The U.S. often relies on force and sanctions in international issues, but addressing the war in Gaza may be a more effective solution.

How the US created the “Iran-backed Houthis”

Nonzero Newsletter • 677 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Iran US Yemen China Demographics
  1. The US involvement in Yemen against the Houthis may have been based on misleading narratives.
  2. Artificial intelligence is advancing and could lead to job displacement for both low-skill and high-skill workers.
  3. China's population decline could be linked to unintended consequences of their one-child policy, affecting women's views on childbirth.

Coalition of the Starvers

Séamus Malekafzali • 452 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Yemen Military conflict Humanitarian Crisis
  1. The US and UK targeted Yemeni territory held by the Houthi-led government to stop a blockade in the Red Sea.
  2. The Houthi movement in Yemen aims to pressure Israel to stop the genocide in Gaza and lift the blockade on the Gaza Strip.
  3. There is frustration in reporting on the Yemen conflict, with many not fully understanding the context and goals of the actions in the Red Sea.

The Yemen Strikes Are Mindless Do-Somethingism in Action

Eunomia • 275 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Yemen Military Action Conflict Middle East Foreign Policy
  1. There's always a choice when deciding whether to use force or not, and usually, there are better options than resorting to force.
  2. The U.S. won't likely compel Houthi compliance through force; attacking Iranian targets would worsen the conflict.
  3. Taking military action that you expect will make things worse is both stupid and wrong.

IL RISCHIO AUMENTA

ANDREA CECCHI Newsletter • 117 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics War Biden Economy Yemen Security
  1. Belief that war will intensify rapidly, especially after recent comments from Biden regarding attacks on Houthi rebels.
  2. Expectation for liquidity to seek safety in the bond market, leading to lower bond yields, creating an illusion of security.
  3. Concern over Biden starting a war in Yemen without constitutional approval, although the rebel group poses minimal threat to American homeland.

Boyz n the Huth

backstory • 145 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Yemen Saudi Arabia Religion Civil War
  1. Missiles were fired at ships in the Red Sea from Houthi-controlled Yemen in January 2024
  2. The Houthi movement in Yemen started as a religious revival and grew into a full-scale rebellion by 2014
  3. Yemen has a complex history with tribal leaders, prison systems, and involvement in wars with Iraq and Saudi Arabia