
September Under Siege: Houthis Shut Down Republican Patriotism
Each September, Houthis launch mass arrests in Sana’a, detaining hundreds for honoring Yemen’s 1962 revolution and silencing calls for freedom....

The Vacuum Narrative: A Tool of Subjugation or Security?
The myth of post-regime chaos fuels authoritarian survival: fear of a vacuum blocks real democratic change in Syria, Yemen, and beyond....

Smuggled and Forged: The Houthis’ Shadow Economy
In 2025, the U.S. re-designated the Houthis as terrorists, but their shadow economy of forged passports and smuggled money endures....

Zainabiyyat: The Houthi’s Veil of Truth
The Zainabiyyat: Houthi female battalions weaponise gender, enforce repression, and transform Yemen’s internal security landscape amidst Yemen's ongoing war....

U.S. in Yemen: ‘The Only Way’ is Bombs
U.S. airstrikes target Houthis in Yemen amid rising tensions. Can military action curb their influence, or is a broader strategy needed?...

Houthis Recruit Military Yemenis for Russian Frontlines in New Development
The latest batch of Houthi fighters arrive on Russian frontlines as relations deepen with Moscow, whilst President Trump designates Houthis FTO....

A New Partner:Â Al-Shabaab and the Houthis
The Houthi war on Yemen is often analysed through a Iran-Saudi lens whilst the Houthis' growing ties with Al-Shabaab and Al-Qaeda in Somalia are overlooked....

Looking for a Better Life: African Migrants Under Houthi Trafficking
Houthi recruitment of African migrants in Yemen surges, after the 7th of October, fueling forced labour, child soldiers, and human rights abuses....