Saudi Arabia
U.N. Report Firmly Blames Saudi Arabia for the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Bruce Riedel Mon, Jun 24, 2019, 9:00 AM
The special rapporteur calls for sanctions against 15 people, including the crown prince.
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Yemen
In Yemen, the Houthi Strategy Has Promise and Risk
Bruce Riedel Fri, May 24, 2019, 8:29 AM
The Houthis are a dangerous spoiler. The United States should be talking with them to understand their actions.
Saudi Arabia
The Yemen Resolution and the Historical U.S.-Saudi Security Relationship
Elizabeth Allan Thu, Apr 25, 2019, 1:12 PM
The relationship—which includes arms sales, military assistance and training, intelligence sharing, and direct operational support—has been a long-standing source of disagreement between Congress and the White House.
Foreign Policy Essay
Understanding the Houthi Faction in Yemen
Sama’a Al-Hamdani Sun, Apr 7, 2019, 10:00 AM
The civil war's central player is also its most misunderstood.
Foreign Policy Essay
Master Developers: The New Sino-Arab Gulf Visions of Economic Development
Karen Young Fri, Dec 21, 2018, 10:00 AM
As the United States pulls back from the Middle East, China and the Gulf states are competing for and cooperating on development projects.
Middle East Ticker
Partial Ceasefire Begins in Yemen, Turkey Makes New Push for Gulen Extradition, U.S. Concerned about Potential Offensive in Eastern Syria
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Dec 18, 2018, 11:09 AM
Yemen peace talks make progress on key issues, Turkey’s foreign minister says the Trump administration is considering expelling Fethullah Gulen and Turkish troops threaten to push into territory held by U.S.-backed forces.
Middle East and North Africa
Yemen After a Saudi Withdrawal: How Much Would Change?
Daniel Byman Wed, Dec 5, 2018, 8:00 AM
An end to the Saudi intervention is a good first step to ending suffering in Yemen, but by itself it will not be enough.
Foreign Policy Essay
Extricating the United States from Yemen: Lessons on the Strategic Perils of Partnered Operations
Dafna H. Rand Sun, Nov 25, 2018, 10:42 AM
The United States has been an enabler for Saudi Arabia's devastating intervention in Yemen, and hurt its credibility in the process.
Middle East Ticker
U.S. Shifts Support for Saudi Intervention in Yemen, Gaza Clashes Spark Political Crisis in Israel, Trump Administration Eases Pressure over Khashoggi Murder
J. Dana Stuster Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 10:02 AM
Saudi forces are closing in on Hodeidah but will no longer receive refueling support from the United States, a tenuous ceasefire is in effect after two days of violence along the Israel-Gaza border, and Turkey shares intelligence about Khashoggi’s death.
Middle East Ticker
U.S. Reimposes Sanctions on Iran, New Wave of Islamic State Attacks, Calls for Yemen Ceasefire Fail to Halt Fighting in Hodeidah
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Nov 6, 2018, 1:30 PM
The Trump administration implements its second round of Iran sanctions, the Pentagon warns of Islamic State reconsolidation, and MBS escalates his war in Yemen.