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With Jerusalem, Hezbollah Is Now Playing Catch-up

Hamas had to apologize for the photo-op between its representative in Sanaa and the Houthi leader due to the uproar it caused, specifically among Yemenis who are supportive of Hamas but opponents of the Iran-backed Houthis.

To End the Civil War in Yemen, the Local Dimension is the Key: An Interview with Maysaa Shuja al-Deen

InterviewBy Nihan Duran

There are several entities in Yemen both in the south and north, and the biggest power in the north is the Houthis.

Russia’s Lebanese Matryoshka Doll

Middle EastBy Makram Rabah

Russia sends clear messages to Iran, Israel, and the United States that it is the only country capable of securing…

What the Return of Mercenaries Means for the World Politics

SecurityBy Sean McFate

The UAE hired mercenaries to kill Houthis during the War in Yemen.

A Road Map to End Yemen’s War: An Interview with Abdul Galil Shaif

InterviewBy Nihan Duran

Read: Designating Houthis as Terrorists Changes Very LittleThe south of Yemen has been liberated from Houthi control in 2015 and there is now a power sharing government mediated by Riyadh between the legitimate government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC), and the north has almost been taken over by the Houthis, who are trying to expand their influence and territory.

Talks between Saudis and Iranians: Facts Speak Louder than Words

Middle EastBy Sayyad Sadri Alibabalu

Saudi Arabia seems to have softened its stance as a result of the Houthis in Yemen targeting of its infrastructures almost daily.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Forty-Two Years Later: Goals Fulfilled?

OpinionBy Serhan Afacan

In the meantime, Iran has supported the Houthis, a predominately Zaidi Shia force in northern Yemen, in their fight against Ali Abdullah Saleh, the country’s former president.

Will the Biden Administration Bring the Saudi-Emirati Partnership to Account?

Middle EastBy Furkan Halit Yolcu

designation of the Houthis as terrorists.

War Within War in Yemen: Agendas and Prospects of Warring Parties

OpinionBy Diana Alghoul

Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE agree that the Houthis are the main threat to regional security.

“Yemenis Are Not Going Hungry, They Are Starving”

OpinionBy Abdul Galil Shaif

After the Houthis, a hardline Shia sect backed by the Iranian regime overthrew the internationally recognized government in Sanaa in 2014 and took control of most of the north, an Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia began airstrikes against areas held by the Houthis in March 2015.

Regional Vulnerabilities Sharpen in the Aftermath of the US-Iran Escalation

OpinionBy Necdet Özçelik

Iranian actions escalating the situation in Persian Gulf and beyond are as follows: 13 June 2019, two oil tankers were hit in the Oman Sea (possibly by Shiite militias) 20 June 2019, the Iranian Air Force shot down a US Global Hawk Drone 20 July 2019, Iran seized a British oil tanker 14 September 2019, ARAMCO oil facilities were hit in Saudi Arabia (by Shiite Houthis) 27 December 2019, the US military base in Kirkuk (K1) was hit by rocket attack (possibly by Shiite militias) 29 December 2019, Shiite demonstrators attempted to seize US Embassy in Baghdad.

Will Oman Be Ready for a Post-Oil Future?

OpinionBy Ismail Numan Telci

This is mainly due to the fact that both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi consider Oman to be a passage for Iranian arms to Houthis in Yemen who are fighting against Saudi and Emirati backed forces.

Is the UAE Changing its Strategy Toward Iran?

ColumnBy Ismail Numan Telci

Although it consulted with Saudi Arabia, the UAE’s Yemen move was an upsetting decision for Saudi Arabia, as Riyadh had a long-term strategy to confront Iranian backed Houthis in Yemen.

The UAE’s Strategic Redeployment in Yemen

ColumnBy Ismail Numan Telci

The UAE has been one of the most important partners for Saudi Arabia in Yemen in the fight against Iranian-supported Houthis.

Who Was Behind the Attack on Oil Tankers in the Persian Gulf?

OpinionBy Büşra Zeynep Özdemir

This time however, Iran was directly targeted and it was asserted that the attacks were carried out by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Middle East Politics on the Brink of Collapse

ColumnBy Ismail Numan Telci

While Riyadh and Abu Dhabi tried to overthrow the Assad regime in Syria, they embarked on a military operation to stop the advance of the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Yemen’s Deepening Crisis and the Role of the International Community

ColumnBy Ismail Numan Telci

Today, Yemen is witnessing a struggle between the Saudi-led coalition and the United Arab Emirates, and the Houthis supported by Iran.

What are the Regional Effects of Heavier Sanctions against Iran?

OpinionBy Hakkı Uygur

Similarly, in its meetings with European countries, Iran signals that it is ready to stop the conflict in Yemen and use its influence on Houthis in case a mechanism that will ease the pressure of sanctions and allow the continuation of international trade is put into place.