Who Are the Houthis? How Yemen's Rebel Group Challenged Saudi Arabia & Global Shipping

Who Are the Houthis? How Yemen's Rebel Group Challenged Saudi Arabia & Global Shipping‪@SakshiTVDigital‬ Who are the Houthis, and how did a movement that began in Yemen's northern mountains become a major force in Middle Eastern geopolitics? In this geopolitical podcast, we explore the rise of the Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, from its origins in the 1990s to its takeover of Yemen's capital, Sanaa, in 2014. We examine the Yemen civil war, the Saudi-led military intervention, Iran's reported support, and the development of the Houthis' missile and drone capabilities. In this video, we cover: • The origins of the Houthi movement and the Zaydi Shia community • Hussein al-Houthi and Abdul-Malik al-Houthi's leadership • How the Houthis captured Sanaa in 2014 • The Yemen civil war and Saudi Arabia's military campaign • Iran's relationship with the Houthis and reported military assistance • Houthi ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones and anti-ship weapons • The strategic importance of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea • How attacks on commercial shipping affect global trade, oil markets and shipping costs • The wider geopolitical rivalry involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States The Houthis are no longer just a local force in Yemen. Their military capabilities and strategic location near one of the world's important maritime chokepoints have made them a significant factor in regional security and international shipping. Can military pressure contain the Houthis, or will diplomacy be necessary to resolve the crisis? Watch the full podcast for an in-depth look at the history, military capabilities and geopolitical significance of Yemen's Houthi movement. Subscribe for more geopolitical analysis, international affairs, military developments and Middle East news. #Houthis #Yemen #Iran #SaudiArabia #RedSeaCrisis