Middle East
The Saudi-UAE split is ending. That may be bad news for Yemen.
A sharp break last year left the Gulf allies at odds. Now, they're reentering the fight against the Houthis, with divergent goals.
November 02, 2026
A sharp break last year left the Gulf allies at odds. Now, they're reentering the fight against the Houthis, with divergent goals.
Some pro-US groups are using the technology to fight allegations of war crimes and stoke tensions abroad
US attempts at ending the conflict in Sudan are questioned as tactics appear uneven, leaves UAE off the hook, and lacks attention due to Iran war
The Iran conflict has scared away tourists and expats while reducing crucial fossil fuel exports
Experts debate the value in congressional actions against the country’s Rapid Support Forces, which are being fueled in part by one of Washington's closest partners — the UAE
The agreements can't bring peace because they sidestep the root cause of instability in the Middle East
