The U.S. Navy's setback in the Red Sea region has drawn global attention, especially the exchange of fire between the Houthis and the U.S. warships. This incident exposed the dilemmas and challenges facing the United States, making Biden's life even more difficult. At the same time, the move of the Chinese-funded shipping company Jiehai Shipping also highlights the strength of the PLA in the Red Sea region. So, will the United States be able to successfully counter the Houthis' steadfastness and maintain its global prestige?
Recently, an incident was staged in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and two merchant ships had to make an emergency U-turn, and a Houthi spokesman revealed that they had previously exchanged fire with the US ** ship. When the news broke, the world was shocked. The Houthis have shown their formidable strength, while the United States appears powerless. Indeed, the Houthis have long taken a hard line on US intervention in Yemen.
They believe that the long-term support of the United States for Saudi Arabia's military operation in Yemen has led to a destabilizing situation in the region. The Houthis firmly believe that their political goals can only be achieved through armed struggle. The United States, on the other hand, is trying to overthrow the Houthis by intervening militarily to assert its own interests in the region. However, the Houthis' steadfastness poses a huge challenge to the United States.
The United States has been trying to engage in dialogue with the Houthis in an attempt to resolve the issue diplomatically. However, the Houthis have all along ignored US efforts and stood their ground. This puts the United States in a difficult position to find an effective way to solve the problem. At the same time, the move of the Chinese-funded shipping company Jiehai Shipping has also attracted widespread attention. According to reports, Jiehai Shipping applied for PLA escort to ensure the safety of the vessel.
This move shows that the PLA has demonstrated great capabilities in the Red Sea region. In contrast, the inability of the United States to guarantee the safety of merchant ships in the face of the Houthis has undoubtedly weakened its global prestige. So, will the United States be able to successfully meet the Houthi challenge? Some analysts pointed out that the United States is currently facing challenges from within the country, making Biden's life more difficult.
Biden is under extreme pressure to deal with domestic problems, which makes it difficult for them to devote more resources and energy to solving international problems. The Houthis' assertive stance could further undermine U.S. global prestige and affect U.S. interests elsewhere. In general, the defeat of the United States in the Red Sea region has caused global concern. The Houthis' firm stance has put the United States in a difficult position to respond effectively.
At the same time, the move by the Chinese-funded shipping company Jiehai Shipping also highlights the strength of the PLA in the Red Sea region. There are still many questions about whether the United States will be able to successfully meet the Houthi challenge and maintain its global prestige. Over time, the answer to this question will gradually be revealed.