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Geopolitics•October 12, 2026

Why the Houthis Are a Long-Term Threat to Saudi Security

The Houthi campaign against Saudi Arabia is the most serious sustained attack on the kingdom’s civilian targets in decades, and there’s no reason to

Why the Houthis Are a Long-Term Threat to Saudi Security

The Houthi campaign against Saudi Arabia is the most serious sustained attack on the kingdom’s civilian targets in decades, and there’s no reason to believe it will end anytime soon. It’s true that the rebels’ attacks have exposed the limits of Riyadh’s power, but the bigger issue is that the conflict could reshape regional security […]

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