Why Saudi Arabia Is Loosing To Houthis? | Bab el-Mandeb, The Mecca Pact | Geopolitical Documentary

Saudi Arabia vs Houthis explained: Why is Saudi Arabia facing a major security challenge, and what does the Mecca Defence Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey mean for India? In this geopolitical analysis, Chethan Sir breaks down the Saudi-Houthi conflict, Iran's regional influence, the Red Sea crisis and the strategic consequences for India's national interests. Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have brought regional security, energy infrastructure and maritime trade back into focus. The developments also raise important questions about the role of the United States, the effectiveness of military alliances and the future of West Asian geopolitics. In this video, we explore: • Who are the Houthis, and how did the Yemen conflict begin? • Why are Saudi Arabia and Iran strategic rivals? • Why has Saudi Arabia struggled to defeat the Houthi movement? • What is the Mecca Defence Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey? • Can Pakistan and Turkey strengthen Saudi Arabia's security? • What is the strategic importance of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea? • How could disruptions to shipping routes affect India's trade and energy security? • Should India be concerned about closer defence cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey? • What are the key geopolitical lessons for India? For UPSC CSE aspirants, this video connects current affairs with International Relations, India's foreign policy, maritime security, energy security and strategic autonomy. Important topics for UPSC Prelims and Mains: Saudi Arabia, Yemen conflict, Houthis, Iran-Saudi rivalry, Mecca Defence Pact, Pakistan-Turkey relations, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Red Sea security, Strait of Hormuz, India's energy security and West Asian geopolitics. Watch till the end for a comprehensive understanding of how the Saudi-Houthi conflict could reshape regional alliances and affect India's strategic interests. Subscribe to Unacademy IAS English for UPSC current affairs, international relations, geopolitics analysis and exam-oriented discussions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #SaudiArabia #Houthis #HouthiAttacks #YemenCrisis #SaudiArabiaNews #MeccaDefencePact #MeccaPact #PakistanTurkeyRelations #PakistanSaudiArabia #IranSaudiRivalry #WestAsia #MiddleEastCrisis #RedSeaCrisis #BabElMandeb #StraitOfHormuz #EnergySecurity #MaritimeSecurity #IndiaForeignPolicy #IndianGeopolitics #InternationalRelations #UPSC #UPSC2027 #UPSC2028 #UPSCPreparation #UPSCCurrentAffairs #CurrentAffairs2026 #UPSCMains #GS2 #IASPreparation #UnacademyIASEnglish Saudi Arabia vs Houthis conflict explained Saudi Arabia Houthi attacks latest news Saudi Arabia crisis explained documentary Saudi Arabia Yemen war analysis why Saudi Arabia is struggling against the Houthis Houthi movement explained for UPSC Saudi Arabia Iran rivalry explained Mecca Defence Pact explained Pakistan Saudi Arabia Turkey defence alliance geopolitical documentary on the Middle East Middle East crisis explained 2026 West Asia geopolitics documentary Bab el Mandeb Strait crisis explained Red Sea crisis and its impact on India how the Houthi conflict affects India India's energy security and West Asia crisis Saudi Arabia Pakistan Turkey alliance explained implications of Mecca Defence Pact for India Iran Saudi Arabia geopolitical tensions Yemen conflict documentary Houthi rebels and Iran explained Saudi Arabia military strategy failure explained why the Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia global shipping crisis Red Sea maritime security UPSC international relations current affairs 2026 UPSC current affairs 2027 India foreign policy explained for UPSC geopolitical analysis by Chethan Sir Unacademy IAS English cinematic geopolitical documentary Saudi Arabia under threat new Middle East power struggle