Middle East11 min read
Why Nobody Can Conquer Yemen
Rome, the Ottomans, Egypt and a Saudi-led coalition all marched into Yemen. None held it for good. The mountains, the sea gate below them and the bargains that rule both explain why.
Topic
Houthis
Africa8 min read
Why Israel Wants a Base in Somaliland
Somaliland's coast lies 260 km from Yemen, where the Houthis fire at Israel from 2,000 km away. Here is why Israel recognised Somaliland, what a base near Berbera could do, and why Somalia, Turkey and the Houthis object.