Analyse the role of non-state actors like Houthi militants in disrupting global trade and the challenges they pose to international security frameworks.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
Q4. Analyse the role of non-state actors like Houthi militants in disrupting global trade and the challenges they pose to international security frameworks. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question It’s been a year since Houthi militants began attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea, leading to a major disruption in global trade. Key Demand of the Question Evaluate the role of non-state actors in disrupting trade and identify challenges they pose to international security frameworks, offering insights into global trade vulnerabilities and necessary responses. Structure of the Answer Introduction Briefly highlight the significance of non-state actors in disrupting global trade and how their actions expose gaps in international security mechanisms. Body Role of non-state actors in disrupting global trade: Discuss their tactics such as targeting chokepoints, using drones, and amplifying supply chain vulnerabilities. Challenges posed to international security frameworks: Highlight gaps in maritime laws, technological incapacity, fragmented international coordination, and economic impacts on smaller nations. Conclusion Emphasize the need for robust, collaborative frameworks, leveraging technology, and regional coalitions like IORA to mitigate these disruptions and strengthen maritime security.
Why the question
It’s been a year since Houthi militants began attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea, leading to a major disruption in global trade.
Key Demand of the Question
Evaluate the role of non-state actors in disrupting trade and identify challenges they pose to international security frameworks, offering insights into global trade vulnerabilities and necessary responses.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction Briefly highlight the significance of non-state actors in disrupting global trade and how their actions expose gaps in international security mechanisms.
• Role of non-state actors in disrupting global trade: Discuss their tactics such as targeting chokepoints, using drones, and amplifying supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Challenges posed to international security frameworks: Highlight gaps in maritime laws, technological incapacity, fragmented international coordination, and economic impacts on smaller nations.
Conclusion Emphasize the need for robust, collaborative frameworks, leveraging technology, and regional coalitions like IORA to mitigate these disruptions and strengthen maritime security.