Conflict in Yemen and the Red Sea | Global Conflict Tracker
Oct 8, 2024 · Learn about the war in Yemen, how it began and who the major players are. Keep track of the latest developments on the Center for Preventive Action’s Global Conflict Tracker.
Yemen’s Tragedy: War, Stalemate, and Suffering
May 1, 2023 · The eight-year-old conflict in Yemen is between the internationally recognized government, which is backed by a Saudi-led military coalition, and Houthi rebels supported by …
How the UAE Wields Power in Yemen - Council on Foreign Relations
The three-and-a-half-year-long war in Yemen has taken a dangerous turn as the Saudi-led coalition seeks to wrest control of the crucial port of Hodeidah from rebel Houthis.
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) - Council on Foreign …
Jun 19, 2015 · A sectarian conflict in Yemen could help AQAP exploit the instability and expand its domestic insurgency among Sunni communities. U.S. counterterrorism operations—particularly drone strikes ...
Yemen - Council on Foreign Relations
Iranian support has boosted the military prowess of Yemen’s Houthis, helping them project force into the Red Sea. In return, the group has extended the reach of Iran’s anti-West axis of ...
Nine Months of Coalition Air Strikes Against the Islamic State
May 8, 2015 · Between March 25, when the GCC intervention in Yemen began, and May 7, a total of 791 airstrikes were conducted in Iraq and Syria, 74 percent by the United States and 26 percent by coalition ...
Modern History and U.S. Foreign Policy: Middle East and North …
Nov 20, 2024 · Despite the U.S. drawdown from its active military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan, renewed conflicts may once again pull in old powers. With conflict escalating between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, experts fear that one sudden misstep could draw the United States back into another costly confrontation.
U.S. Troops in the Middle East: Mapping the Military Presence
Oct 1, 2024 · The U.S. military has an extensive footprint in the Middle East, including a collection of permanent bases and various naval assets, such as aircraft carriers and destroyers.
Iran’s Support of the Houthis: What to Know
Mar 1, 2024 · Iranian support has bolstered the group’s fighting abilities, helping the Houthis gain and maintain military superiority within Yemen, but experts say it has had greater impact elsewhere.
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