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.
November 28, 2023
Michael Horton
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.
November 17, 2023
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.
October 30, 2023
Africa
Clan fighting threatens Somaliland's independent, hard-fought security
Hargeisa has kept terrorists at bay without US help. Now leaders need to let local mechanisms take hold to keep it that way.
March 02, 2023
Asia-Pacific
How Somaliland is playing its geostrategic cards better than most
Much of its success is driven by a lack of dependence on anyone, but now it must balance war and great power jockeying in the region.
December 01, 2021
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