SUMMARY
Tensions are rising in the Red Sea, where about 12 percent of the world's global trade passes through. Houthi militias in Yemen say they are attacking ships to support Palestinians. Defense Secretary Austin announced a new multinational effort to protect ships in the region. Geoff Bennett and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discussed how that will work.
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WARM UP QUESTIONS:
- What percent of global trade passes through the Red Sea?
- Where is the Red Sea?
- Who are the Houthis?
- Why have the Houthis attacked the trade route, according to this story?
- How does the U.S. plan to respond to attacks, according to this story?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
The stated justification for attacks on shipping in this story is to indirectly attack Israel and its allies. What other ways do you think conflict between Israel and Hamas might have consequences beyond Israel and Palestine?
Media literacy: Who else would you want to hear from to better understand the consequences of Houthi attacks on shipping lines?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
FOR MORE:
What students can do: How does the U.S. try to build international support for military actions in the Red Sea? Read this article that provides more details about U.S. response. You can take notes as you read on the following questions:
- Who seems to be an ally of the U.S. in its military response to the Houthis?
- Who is allied with the Houthis?
- Which countries are neutral or haven't committed to supporting the U.S.?
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