Two U.S. Foes Join Forces—and Threaten to Further Destabilize the Middle East

The Houthis and Al-Shabaab have formed an alliance. The Houthis and Al-Shabaab are both active in the Red Sea region. The Houthis have been active in Yemen and have expanded their operations into Sudan. Al-Shabaab operates primarily in Somalia. The two groups have reportedly deepened their arms cooperation, according to Garowe Online. The alliance has raised concerns about the security of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Wall Street Journal and NDTV both describe the alliance as a new threat to the U.S. and its allies. The U.S. has warned that the alliance poses a global threat. A top U.S. general has stated that the alliance has global implications. The Houthis have also reportedly built a smuggling network across the narrow waterway between Yemen and Sudan, according to The National News. The alliance between the Houthis and Al-Shabaab is not the only concern in the region. The Houthis have also reportedly formed an alliance with Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). The Horn Review describes AQAP's role in mediating and normalizing cross-sectarian jihadi logistics.

The Wall Street Journal and NDTV both describe this alliance as a new threat to the U.S. and its allies. The U.S. has warned that this alliance poses a global threat. A top U.S. general has stated that the alliance has global implications. The Houthis have also reportedly built a smuggling network across the narrow waterway between Yemen and Sudan, according to The National News. The alliance between the Houthis and Al-Shabaab is not the only concern in the region. The Houthis have also reportedly formed an alliance with Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). The Horn Review describes AQAP's role in mediating and normalizing cross-sectarian jihadi logistics. The Wall Street Journal and NDTV both describe this alliance as a new threat to the U.S. and its allies. The U.S. has warned that this alliance poses a global threat. A top U.S. general has stated that the alliance has global implications. The Houthis have also reportedly built a smuggling network across the narrow waterway between Yemen and Sudan, according to The National News. The alliance between the Houthis and Al-Shabaab is not the only concern in the region. The Houthis have also reportedly formed an alliance with Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).

The Horn Review describes AQAP's role in mediating and normalizing cross-sectarian jihadi logistics. The Wall Street Journal and NDTV both describe this alliance as a new threat to the U.S. and its allies. The U.S. has warned that this alliance poses a global threat. A top U.S. general has stated that the alliance has global implications. The Houthis have also reportedly built a smuggling network across the narrow waterway between Yemen and Sudan, according to The National News. The alliance between the Houthis and Al-Shabaab is not the only concern in the region. The Houthis have also reportedly formed an alliance with Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). The Horn Review describes AQAP's role in mediating and normalizing cross-sectarian jihadi logistics. The Wall Street Journal and NDTV both describe this alliance as a new threat to the U.S. and its allies. The U.S. has warned that this alliance poses a global threat. A top U.S. general has stated that the alliance has global implications. The Houthis have also reportedly built a smuggling network across the narrow waterway between Yemen and Sudan, according to The National News.