Middle East
Why is Egypt jumping into Houthi war? First, follow the money.
Cairo buys an increasing amount of fuel from abroad, owes billions to foreign lenders, and depends on open Red Sea-Suez traffic, among other pressures
October 29, 2026
Cairo buys an increasing amount of fuel from abroad, owes billions to foreign lenders, and depends on open Red Sea-Suez traffic, among other pressures
WATCH: Annelle Sheline tells Always at War why another foray against the Houthis would only exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
A takeover of the vital city could mark a decisive turning point in the country's civil war
Riyadh apparently believes that diplomacy has failed and previous efforts to appease the Houthis have merely caused their ambitions to expand.
DC-based Michael Petruzzello has worked for years to promote Riyadh's interests, even when no one else wanted to
Islamabad's response need not be a binary choice between intervention and non-intervention
