Biden "Playing with Fire" by Redesignating Yemen's Houthis as "Terrorists".

The article discusses President Joe Biden's decision to reimpose a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist group" (SDGT) designation on Yemen's Houthi rebels, after lifting the designation imposed by his predecessor. The move comes in response to Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Critics argue that the designation may deepen the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which is already facing economic crisis, displacement, and hunger. Experts also question whether the designation will effectively push the Houthis to end their attacks. The SDGT designation primarily focuses on freezing the group's assets in the US and prohibiting financial dealings with them, but it is seen as a minimal measure that may not have a positive effect on the Houthis' behavior. The Biden administration has stated that there will be "carve-outs" to protect aid to Yemen, but concerns remain about the potential negative impact on Yemeni civilians. [Extracted from the article]