Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- The escalating Houthi threat to Saudi Arabia and maritime security in the Red Sea is no longer merely a regional concern. It is a challenge to international trade, energy security, and freedom of navigation. As one of the worlds most important shipping corridors, the Red Sea connects the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Any prolonged disruption to this route can increase shipping costs, delay deliveries, and threaten economic stability worldwide.

The international community must recognize that protecting the Red Sea is a shared responsibility. A coordinated global coalition combining maritime security, diplomatic pressure, targeted sanctions, and negotiations of...