Yemen
Saudi Arabia and the Civil War Within Yemen’s Civil War
Bruce Riedel Thu, Aug 22, 2019, 8:21 AM
The war against the Houthis has provided new space for Yemen's southern secessionists.
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Foreign Policy Essay
Lessons From the UAE War in Yemen
Michael Knights Sun, Aug 18, 2019, 10:00 AM
What will the UAE take away from their intervention in Yemen now that they have decided to draw down?
Congress
House Oversight Committee Report on Saudi Nuclear Transfer Deal
Vishnu Kannan Tue, Jul 30, 2019, 2:17 PM
On July 29, the House Oversight and Reform Committee released a report on the influence wielded by private individuals with connections to President Trump over the administration’s push to transfer U.S. nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, which it pursued without a bilateral agreement under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act. This report builds on the committee’s report of February 19, 2019, and is based on documents the committee obtained from several outside companies.
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.
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.