Threats

'Extraordinarily Important': Top US General Defends Saudi Relationship, Yemen War

‘I think it is better if we are engaged,” CENTCOM commander Gen. Joseph Votel says in an interview.

Ideas

The US Is Prolonging an Unwinnable War in Yemen

The Trump administration is allowing its policy to be dictated by Saudi Arabia’s rivalry with Iran.

Ideas

The UAE Will Shape the Future of Yemen

As the United Arab Emirates’ bloody war against the Houthis drags on, it’s also playing a key role in the fight against al-Qaeda.

Ideas

Ep. 20: Jeffrey Lewis on nuclear war; Loren DeJonge Schulman; the Houthi 'war machine' and more.

Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.

Ideas

Ep. 19: Idlib and the future of Syria's Kurds; Yemen, RISK and more.

Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.

Ideas

This Is the Political Moment to Stop Supporting the Saudi War in Yemen

The deadly attack on a school bus with a U.S. laser-guided bomb should, at last, end Washington's backing.

Ideas

Yemen's Fleeting Opportunity for Peace

A deal to stop a bloody fight over Hodeidah has no shot without the full backing of the Saudi-led coalition and the West.

Ideas

As US Tightens Sanctions, Iran Seeks Leverage — and Russia May Win Either Way

Iran's recent relatively mild public statements belie the cards it might play in regional conflicts.

Ideas

Ep. 8: The Atlantic's Uri Friedman; Battle for Hodeida; New Special Ops gear, weapons and more.

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Ep. 5: Q&A with Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson; UAE, Iran, and the war in Yemen, plus more.

Welcome to the fifth episode of our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.

Threats

Houthis ‘Softening,’ But UAE Minister Says Yemen Security Could Still Require Foreign Troops

The UAE’s foreign-affairs minister says the Houthis are weakening under pressure from the Saudi-led military coalition. The question is what comes next, and who should decide.

Ideas

Saudi Crown Prince: Iran's Supreme Leader 'Makes Hitler Look Good'

In a wide-ranging conversation, Prince Mohammed bin Salman also recognized the Jewish people’s right to “their own land.”

Ideas

Stand Up for the Constitution: Stop Unauthorized Involvement in Yemen's Civil War

The War Powers Act requires a Senate vote. Lawmakers should not duck their responsibility.

Ideas

The War in Yemen and the Making of a Chaos State

Aid workers, journalists, and experts describe little-appreciated realities about a 1,000-day conflict and — just maybe — how to turn things around.

Ideas

Did the Saudis Shoot Down a Houthi Missile on Nov. 4? It Doesn’t Much Matter

The Patriot has proven itself with dozens of successful intercepts. Moreover, it’s just one part of a solid anti-missile defense strategy.

Threats

The Danger of Yemen's Secret Prisons

Black sites in the war-ravaged country help ensure that it will remain fertile ground for terrorists for years to come.

Ideas

Yemen Could Be the Key to Solving the Iran Problem

A proposal to transfer control of a Red Sea port could have wide-ranging effects on regional tension.

Ideas

What's Really at Stake for America in Yemen's Conflict

As the Trump administration navigates the risks of escalation, there’s a real danger it will get the calculus wrong.

Ideas

Beyond Yemen, the Ghost of Anwar al-Awlaki Will Long Haunt US Forces

The enduring propaganda value of a martyr.

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