The Houthis’ takeover could break up the country as the economy nosedives.
The Houthis’ takeover could break up the country as the economy nosedives.
Members from the marginalized Shiite minority based in northern Yemen, and often referred to as the Ansarullah, are pushing back against a predominantly Sunni government in a rebellion years in the making.
Even amidst the rise of phenomena like “globalization” and “transnationalism,” states continue to rely on physical barriers to reinforce intangible ones.
Could mark the start of trend where the U.S. looks to pass its terrorism-fighting responsibilities along to regional proxies without compromising its secret technology.
Terrorism policy should be friendlier terrain, though heightened scrutiny of the U.S. drone program will make this a difficult balancing act.
U.S. sees a “national security headache” as Cameron makes major overtures.
With a resurgent opposition on the eve of important elections, the king may find that he only delayed rather than avoided a revolution.