“How Yemen's Houthis Are Outmaneuvering Saudi Arabia's Military Might” — what this page in the network covers. Yemen's Houthi rebels are making surprising gains against Saudi Arabia, despite the kingdom possessing one of the world's best-funded militaries. The Houthis have recently captured territory from the internationally-recognized Yemeni government and are striking Saudi infrastructure, demonstrating their resilience and tactical prowess. DW's Pablo Foley Elias speaks with Hisham Al-Omeisy, senior Yemen advisor at the European Institute for Peace, who explains that the Houthis have long prepared for this conflict and are determined to keep fighting to gain leverage in future negotiations.
The interview sheds light on the Houthis' military strategies and their ability to withstand a much better-equipped adversary. Al-Omeisy also discusses the regional implications of the conflict, including the role of external actors and the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.