Having provoked a new round of conflict with the Yemeni Houthis, Saudi Arabia has landed itself in a dire situation. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the US and its allies in the “Islamic NATO” have so far taken up the role of outside observers. Essence of the ConflictThe Shi’a …

Key Takeaways: A resistance group aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government said Sunday that 500 of its fighters were killed and 1,500 wounded on the western coast between 9 August and 10 September in fighting with the Houthis. The statement blamed Iranian Revolutionary Guard backing, said units fell back to …

Key Takeaways: The author treats the Aug. 31 Putin–Xi meeting in Bishkek (their second in 2026, after Putin’s May China visit) as the latest show of a post–Cold War thaw: the 4,300 km border was settled in treaties through 2008, and official language now calls ties “unprecedented,” especially after Western …