Shapps: 'No precise recipe' for considering whether the Houthi attacks have been deterred

Shapps: 'No precise recipe' for considering whether the Houthi attacks have been deterred

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The video discusses the UK's response to threats in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, focusing on the Houthi attacks on commercial vessels. It highlights the Royal Navy's defensive actions and the RAF's precision strikes authorized by the UK government. The video emphasizes the importance of international maritime law and the UK's leadership in global security, working closely with allies like the US. It also outlines the monitoring of Houthi responses and the significance of maintaining free and open international waterways.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the world's shipping passes through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden?

15%

20%

25%

10%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which military force did the UK use to conduct precision strikes against the Houthis?

Royal Navy

British Army

RAF Typhoons

Royal Marines

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the UK's stance on freedom of navigation in international waters?

It is a negotiable principle.

It is an absolute principle.

It is a minor issue.

It is a regional concern.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the UK play in the International Maritime Organization?

Non-member

Observer

Host

Member

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the UK plan to respond to future threats in the Red Sea?

By acting unilaterally

By closing the waterways

By monitoring and collaborating with allies

By ignoring them