Houthis

Based on years of reporting and interviews, this account reconstructs how Yemen's former president forged an alliance with the Houthis, why it collapsed, and the events that led to his death

After collecting a Houthi delegation from the Yemeni capital to take them to Iran for the funeral of Ali Khamenei, the Saudi-led coalition bombed the runway ahead of the Iranian plane's return

No single party in Yemen can impose dominance over the other through military force, nor can any side achieve dominance solely by relying on external actors

The rejection of peace initiatives, the clampdown on civil society, and the forced disappearance of humanitarian workers have contributed to growing fatigue among Yemenis under their control

Amid growing fears that the Middle East and the world are forgetting about a long-running war in the splintered country, a particular solution is gaining steam as popular protests break out

US President Donald Trump agreed a ceasefire in early May on the condition that the Houthis do not attack American ships. Good to their word, they are still attacking others, with no comeuppance.

Each year, around $1tn worth of cargo, including oil and liquefied natural gas, flows through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. This represents nearly 15% of global seaborne trade, and about 30% of global…

An Israeli presence at the entrance of the Red Sea would alter the regional balance of power, extend the Abraham Accords alliance, and project its military influence into the Indian Ocean

An informed Yemeni military source says a US-backed Yemeni government assault is likely to begin "between mid and late May" after US air strikes have crippled key Houthi military assets

A waterway wedged between Africa and Asia is the preferred transit route for around 30% of global containerised trade. No wonder foreign stakeholders are all vying for bases along the route.