Houthis

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: 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.

Anything for a Dollar: Djibouti, Arms Smuggling, and Terrorism

Djibouti's role in arms smuggling fuels regional conflicts in Yemen, Lebanon, and Somalia whilst undermining Somaliland recognition.

Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War

As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.

Check Mate: Trump, the Anti-Iran Coalition, and Houthi Aggression

Houthi attacks on international shipping stopped, following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, although peace requires a political solution in Gaza and Yemen.

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French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance