"China's Strategic Influence in the Red Sea Region"

Piratical attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have disrupted global trade, impacting China's economy and shipping costs. The US has tried to leverage this crisis to persuade China to help end the attacks, but China has not taken significant action. The US's attempt to form a multinational coalition to patrol the Red Sea has faltered, signaling a breakdown in the international order once imposed by American power. China stands to benefit from the crisis, as it could become the de facto security provider in the Middle East and is well-prepared to capitalize on the situation. This crisis may mark a significant geopolitical shift, highlighting the need to prepare for a more multipolar, less globalized world.