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
July 13, 2026
yemen
Middle East
Houthis enter war against Israel
The Yemeni Ansarullah militants say they targeted Israel in their first attack since the war on Iran began Feb. 28
March 28, 2026
Middle East
Is the Saudi-UAE rivalry heading for more violence?
The Emiratis' desire to crush Islamists and dominate geopolitically at all costs, particularly in Yemen and Sudan, is clashing with old friends in Riyadh
January 09, 2026
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
January 02, 2026
Washington Politics
Five restraint successes — and five absolute fails — in 2025
Trump's promise of an 'America First' realism in foreign policy has delivered not a clean break, but a deeply contradictory picture
December 30, 2025
Middle East
Trump doesn't need to buy Saudi loyalty with a security pact
A deal carries many risks, and Riyadh's interests already largely align with Washington's
November 11, 2025
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