Security

The Houthis’ “Midri” campaign isn’t just about silencing Yemenis, it’s about blinding the outside world.

The role of Gulf Arab states in Russia-Ukraine mediation reflects their rising global influence and the benefits of hedging and balancing in foreign policy.

For the Houthis, this is an existential fight. But the United States has a harder path to success.

Even if the Ukraine war comes to an end, the implications of Russia’s partnerships with Iran and the Houthis will last, and the consequences will be felt, first and foremost, in the Gulf.

To eliminate the Houthis' capabilities, the United States will need the support of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, a body plagued by infighting and incompetence.

The convergence of internal dysfunction and external pressure has renewed speculation regarding the Iranian regime’s downfall and scenarios for a political transformation.

The Houthi assaults on shipping traffic in the Red Sea are deliberate acts of marine pollution and environmental destruction.

As Tehran and Moscow deepen their nuclear and space technology collaboration, concerns over dual-use applications and regional security implications grow.