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The Mocha monopoly: how Yemen’s dominance of the global coffee trade birthed the Houthi rebels
Yemen’s historic coffee hub of Mocha once dominated global trade, giving its name to Arabica beans and shaping routes that still carry today’s supplies. As that monopoly collapsed, farmers shifted to water‑hungry qat, deepening ecological crisis and helping…
September 1, 2026 294 1
