Why the West can't stop the Houthi rebels' missile attacks on ships

• America is discovering that there are few good options for stopping the Houthis.
• Modern anti-ship weapons are powerful, yet simple enough that a militant group can operate them.
• Houthi rebels hold territory near a key strait they can menace with drones and missiles.

When it comes to raw military power, the US and its allies should have no problem smashing the Houthis who are attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea.