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International diplomacy and developments in the Middle East have once again taken a very dramatic and tense turn. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have now directly targeted the country considered to be Pakistan’s closest strategic and trade partner. Due to this strict step taken by the Houthis, the economic neck of that country is badly stuck and there is panic there. Analysts believe that behind this there is a big hint indirectly from ‘Abba’ i.e. global powers and regional giants, due to which the global market and crude oil prices may face severe fire in the coming days. Let us understand the whole story of this geopolitical upheaval and its far-reaching effects in simple language.
How this new maneuver of Houthis cost the life of Pakistan’s friend
Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have tightened their grip on the Middle East’s waterways and commodity supplies, have opened a front against a country that has played a key role in handling Pakistan’s economy and energy needs. Due to this blockade and strict economic restrictions imposed by the Houthis, the hookah-water supply of that country has almost reached the verge of closure. Due to complete stoppage of import and export, the government there is facing a serious crisis. Since this country is considered a very close friend of Pakistan, the heat of this crisis is directly reaching Islamabad as well and concerns are continuously increasing in diplomatic circles.
The whole game is being played on global cues, crisis looms on the oil market
Diplomatic experts say that this action of Houthi rebels is not a sudden step, rather big geopolitical equations and indirect gestures are working behind it. The heightening of this dispute has had a direct impact on the transportation of oil through the Red Sea and surrounding major sea routes. If this impasse is not resolved soon, the supply of crude oil in the international market will be disrupted due to which the prices of petrol, diesel and energy will start skyrocketing across the world. Many major Asian economies including India will not remain untouched by the impact of this global upheaval.
What will be its impact on investors and common man?
Whenever an international crisis deepens in countries with such major trade routes or energy supplies, it has a direct impact on global stock markets and inflation. A potential surge in oil prices poses a risk of rising prices for logistics, manufacturing and everyday consumer goods. Experts believe that in the coming weeks, investors and central banks around the world are going to keep a close eye on the situation in the Middle East, because this new geopolitical tension can completely spoil the pace of the global economy.