yemen

“Made in Yemen:” Houthi Exhibition Showcase New Drones, Missiles, and Naval Mines

ZFTWARNING — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:30:27 +0000

“Made in Yemen:” Houthi Exhibition Showcase New Drones, Missiles, and Naval Mines ZFTWARNING Thu, 04/08/2021 - 8:30pm

On 11 March 2021, the Iranian-aligned Houthi insurgents unveiled a variety of so-termed ‘Made in Yemen’ weaponry. Called the "Martyr Leader Exhibition for Military Industries," Houthi leaders showcased new armaments and other munitions. According to the accompanying Yemen based news outlet Taiz News, this is a part of the broader mission to achieve certain strategic objectives by the Houthis.

Why Oman's Confiscation of Al Shehhi Property Threatens the Integrity of the GCC

SWJED — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:28:53 +0000

Why Oman's Confiscation of Al Shehhi Property Threatens the Integrity of the GCC SWJED Fri, 03/20/2020 - 12:28pm

The political bloc of Oman, Qatar, and Iran is working together to legitimize Houthis politically and to facilitate Houthi leadership travel to Iran, as well as training for the fighters. All of that serves to benefit Iran's agenda in the region and undermines the GCC even as GCC was created to counter jointly Iran's security threats to the Gulf Arab states in the 1980s.

Cracks Appear in Saudi Glass Palace

SWJED — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 22:18:30 +0000

Cracks Appear in Saudi Glass Palace SWJED Tue, 10/29/2019 - 6:18pm

Saudi Arabia’s overweening confidence as a leading Sunni power has been enfeebled by the 14 September attack on its oil facilities. Its sworn enemy, Iran, has carried out the attack by itself or its Houthi proxy in Yemen. It amounts to the same thing.

The Arab Coalition Must Put Aside Differences, Rethink Strategy on Yemen

SWJED — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 15:27:21 +0000

The Arab Coalition Must Put Aside Differences, Rethink Strategy on Yemen SWJED Sun, 09/01/2019 - 11:27am

Two major recent developments illustrate ongoing challenges and potential new obstacles in the war in Yemen, the major objective of which, the put down of the rebellion by the Iran-backed Houthi separatists appears to be sidelined by other considerations and misunderstandings.

The Role of Khat in Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis

SWJED — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:34:06 +0000

The Role of Khat in Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis SWJED Mon, 07/22/2019 - 4:34pm

The situation in Yemen mirrors familiar challenges faced by international troops in Afghanistan. Just as Afghans elect to grow opium and cannabis in lieu of food crops like wheat or pomegranates, Yemeni farmers dedicate scarce arable land and irrigation resources to khat.

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The US Should Push for Peace in Yemen

SWJED — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 09:42:40 +0000

The US Should Push for Peace in Yemen SWJED Sun, 08/19/2018 - 5:42am

In early July, the Saudi Arabian-led coalition halted its siege of the Yemeni port of Hodeidah to allow space for UN efforts to negotiate a political settlement. After three plus years of conflict, the United States, through its support of the coalition, has not achieved its strategic goals in the region, while also suffering harm to its international reputation. The Trump Administration should take this opportunity to press its allies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to negotiate an end to the civil war in Yemen.

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Yemen’s Water Sustainability Crisis

SWJED — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 23:51:20 +0000

Yemen’s Water Sustainability Crisis

Due to political volatility, economic uncertainty, and social norms, the Republic of Yemen's current supply of fresh water is not sustainable.

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Yemen: An Escapable Disaster - Why the United States Should Avoid Military Intervention

SWJED — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 05:23:57 +0000

Yemen: An Escapable Disaster - Why the United States Should Avoid Military Intervention SWJED Tue, 01/23/2018 - 12:23am

A national catastrophe embroiling Yemen’s neighbors and a microcosm of the problems existing throughout the greater Middle East.

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How Recent War Powers Legislation May Affect the US Role in Yemen and Around the World

SWJED — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 03:06:45 +0000

How Recent War Powers Legislation May Affect the US Role in Yemen and Around the World SWJED Fri, 11/10/2017 - 10:06pm

Congress is right to try and take back their war powers before they are eroded by yet another administration. War Powers Resolution section 8(c) represents one excellent opportunity.

Iranian Unconventional Warfare in Yemen

SWJED — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 05:52:37 +0000

Iranian Unconventional Warfare in Yemen SWJED Sat, 09/09/2017 - 1:52am

A complex proxy war between Iran and the US/Saudi coalition. Iran directly supports the Houthis and via its proxy Hezbollah. The US provides support to Saudi Arabia in its operations in Yemen.