Lawfare Daily: The Houthi War Against Saudi Arabia
Summary
Lawfare editor Daniel Byan interviews Greg Johnson on the Houthi offensive against Saudi Arabia and its implications for the U.S. They discuss the Houthis' expansionist goals in Yemen, their strategic leverage over Red Sea shipping, and the fragmented nature of their anti-Houthi rivals. Johnson analyzes the complex, mutually beneficial relationship between the Houthis and Iran, noting that while Tehran supports them, the Houthis have developed independent military capabilities. The episode concludes with a pessimistic outlook, arguing that airstrikes are insufficient and the lack of a unifi…
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