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Michael Horton

Houthis now drawing support from former enemies in Yemen
Middle East

Houthis now drawing support from former enemies in Yemen

This includes weapons transfers, adding to the group’s ability to withstand sustained US strikes

Attacks on Red Sea shipping pay dividends for Yemen’s Houthis
Middle East

Attacks on Red Sea shipping pay dividends for Yemen’s Houthis

The militants so far have the upper hand in a shadow-boxing match with the US

Houthis are playing with fire. But who gets burned?
Middle East

Houthis are playing with fire. But who gets burned?

Any retaliatory attacks by the US or Israel on targets in Yemen will likely be viewed as victory within the militant leadership.

Yemen’s drone doom loop: A model of instability for fragile states
Middle East

Yemen’s drone doom loop: A model of instability for fragile states

The proliferation of cheap but effective UAVs will allow even the least sophisticated armed groups to wreak havoc.

Houthi missile launches at Israel risk reigniting war in Yemen
Middle East

Houthi missile launches at Israel risk reigniting war in Yemen

The Rebels need to think twice if they are trying to distract from their governing problems at home.