Islamic extremism doesn’t always need bombs or planes. Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with support from the Islamic Republic of Iran, have managed to accomplish what seemed unfathomable – thrown a wrench into global trade and brought one of the world’s largest shipping companies to its knees. Danish shipping giant Maersk announced on Friday that it will continue diverting vessels away from the Red Sea for the “foreseeable future” due to security threats. The company determined the risk of further attacks by Houthi militants remains intolerably high for its crews and cargo. In a statement, Maersk said,…
