Houthis

Asymmetric War Looms Over Global Economy

A single drone over Ras Tanura sent Brent crude climbing toward $80 as the stall in the Strait of Hormuz took the world’s finances hostage.

Houthi Payroll Politics and Riyadh’s Bet to Secure Yemen Peace

Yemen’s government workers wait for paychecks as Riyadh bets that money will buy the peace that ten years of war was unable to secure.

Somaliland, Sovereignty, and Strategy: When Recognition Becomes a Security Tool

Securing a foothold in Somaliland offers military advantages near the Red Sea, though older experiences explain how tactical gains fade over time.

STC Take Hadhramaut: Fragmentation Leaves No Winners 

Clashes in Hadramout expose Yemen’s deep fractures as tribes, the STC, and oil interests battle over autonomy, power, and survival.

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.

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Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President

Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.

Sánchez Rents His Fate to Housing Anger

Sánchez is betting housing anger can save his government, but voters may blame him for the crisis.

Renault Goes Leaner: Drones and Electric Cars

Renault's falling petrol sales are paying for electric access, but real ownership is still missing for French households.

France: The Budget Strain Behind Raging School Protests

France's school protests began with overcrowded classes and missing teachers, but street violence and a budget fight now threaten to bury the grievances behind them.

Saudi Arabia Pays Cultural Businesses to Adopt AI

Riyadh's grants for AI in museums, fashion and film show a strategy aimed at spreading the technology beyond data centres and into everyday business.