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Middle East war
Middle East

The collapse of national sovereignty in the Middle East

The region has come to look like — to borrow a phrase from 17th Century philosopher Thomas Hobbes — a war of all, against all

Houthis in Yemen
Middle East

Houthis v. Saudi Arabia: Round 2. This time it's regional.

After fresh clashes with the Yemeni military group, Riyadh finds itself at the center of overlapping wars and skirmishes, including Iran and Iraq

Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war.
Middle East

Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war.

As events spiral in the Middle East, Riyadh may trigger its mutual defense pact with Islamabad

The Houthi blockade puts Trump in a serious bind
Middle East

The Houthi blockade puts Trump in a serious bind

The Iran-aligned group wants to halt shipping to and from Saudi Arabia, undermining a Strait of Hormuz alternative

The Houthis are increasingly setting their own agenda
Middle East

The Houthis are increasingly setting their own agenda

The militant group continues to flex its muscles both within Yemen and across the Middle East

STC Yemen
Middle East

Saudi bombs will not thwart new UAE-linked 'South Arabia' in Yemen

It might have set back the Emirates' support some, but the STC secessionist movement is strong and still on a roll towards carving out a separate state