Vantage | Why members of US-led coalition in Red Sea are hesitating in their participation

The game of Houthi rebels versus the West is being played out in the Red Sea, with the Houthis making the first move. They picked off commercial ships one by one. So the West responded. The West has announced a 10-nation maritime coalition, sort of like the Red Sea Avengers. Just one problem: These avengers are barely interested. Of course, the US doesn't admit this. According to Washington, the coalition is adding new members, which had increased to 20 by Friday. But who are these members? We know 12 of them. The initial 10 plus Greece and Australia. That leaves…