War and Wireless: The Yemen Conflict's Tech Consequences The Iran aligned Houthi movement's recent capture of Yemen's Red Sea coast has sparked international concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
However, a closer examination reveals an often overlooked consequence of this conflict: its impact on global tech and trade.
Several key undersea cables that connect Europe and Asia have been damaged or destroyed during the Houthi offensive, leading to reduced internet speeds and reliability for millions of users worldwide.