China is supporting the Houthis. Here’s how the Trump administration can respond.

Atlantic Council

UANI Policy Director Jason Brodsky co-writes: "With the Houthis in Yemen aggressively targeting Israel and international shipping, the incoming Trump administration should put China’s support for the Houthis and their patron Iran high on the bilateral agenda between Washington and Beijing. For too long, China has acted like a free rider in the Red Sea, taking advantage of the protection that US warships have provided these important waterways while resourcing the Houthis and Iran. The incoming US administration, in coordination with US allies, could weaken this nexus by pressing this issue with Beijing."