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Red Sea Brief #20: War on Both Sides of the Red Sea
Covering September 14– October 4, 2026 · The Houthis Advance, Yemen’s Government Responds, Conflict Escalates in Ethiopia & More - Maritime security
Red Sea Brief #19+: The Houthis Take Mayun, and Lose the Kahboub Heights
Special Issue 19(+), Updated through September 19 - Maritime security
Red Sea Brief #19: Houthis On A Rock In The Strait
September 1–13, 2026: Insurers Lock In Red Sea Exclusion, Jordan Tenders Oil Port, Egypt Posts Record Reserves & More - Shipping & trade
Red Sea Brief #18: Insurance Companies Cancel War Cover
Covering August 15-28. Reinsurers Cancel Cover, Riyadh Moves the Marginal Barrel, Washington and Tehran Issue Conflicting Orders & More - Maritime security
Red Sea Brief #17: Riyadh Builds A Red Sea Coalition
Covering August 1–16, 2026. Houthis Hit Coaster, Sanaa Pushes Blockade, al-Mokha Channel Open & More.