Belgium will join the European mission against the Houthis in the Red Sea, reports Le Soir. From a practical standpoint, Belgium will deploy the frigate Louise-Marie to participate in a European defense operation. Three missions are envisaged: maritime reconnaissance (gathering information about the situation), escorting, and protecting trade vessels. Belgium’s decision entails that the mandate and rules of engagement, as determined at the European level, are yet to be approved by the government. Strike on Yemen On the night of January 12, the United States and the United Kingdom jointly launc…