The Red Sea Battle & the Beginning of the American Empire’s Decline

The modern world is witnessing the downfall of the so-called “American Empire of Evil,” which, through military dominance, positioned itself as a global policeman—exploiting a moment in history to enforce its will, suppress nations, occupy lands, and seize resources.

That empire is now crumbling, and its collapse is expected to be as catastrophic as the trail of destruction it left behind—from Vietnam and Latin America to Afghanistan, former Czechoslovakia, Iraq, and many others scorched by American military intervention.

As the saying goes, “nothing lasts forever.” Ibn Khaldun, the renowned Arab sociologist, wrote that nations have life cycles similar to humans—youth, adulthood, and old age. Today, America is in its twilight, losing allies across the globe, including key NATO members in Western Europe. NATO, established by the U.S. after WWII to curb so-called communist expansion, was ultimately a tool to secure American interests.

Under Donald Trump’s leadership, the U.S. alienated much of the world in the name of “America First.” The empire is now shedding allies, interests, and influence, as its antagonistic posture backfires.

The world has watched with a mix of relief and astonishment as the Yemeni Armed Forces have dealt heavy blows to the world’s most powerful military. The battles have proved that the decisive factor in warfare is not just weaponry but the will and resilience of the human spirit. The Yemeni fighter has exemplified this truth in the Red Sea and Arabian fronts—securing a resounding victory over a global superpower.

Yemen’s naval forces have established control over the Red Sea, enforcing an effective blockade on shipping routes tied to the occupation in support of Gaza. This demonstrates the Yemeni Navy’s ability to challenge major powers and reshape strategic calculations in one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors.

These Yemeni victories have awakened other nations, prompting them to reconsider their positions vis-à-vis global powers—especially the United States. Long subjugated by American demands and overreaching expectations, countries are now realizing they can, indeed, say “no” to the U.S.—just as Yemen has boldly done in its confrontation with both the U.S. and Israel.