"Biden's Houthis Terror Designation: Impact on Red Sea Shipping and Iran Relations"

The Biden administration's decision to designate the Houthis as a "specially designated global terrorist group" is unlikely to have the intended effect of pressuring the group to change its behavior and distance itself from Iran. The move may instead embolden the Houthis and Iran, as the sanctions are unlikely to significantly impact their activities. The designation has not deterred the ongoing attacks on ships, and the sanctions may end up hurting the Yemeni people without effectively influencing the Houthis' behavior.