By Walle Engedayehu, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean Prairie View A&M University Introduction The Horn of Africa is becoming increasingly the epicenter of multi-power competition for sphere of influence, involving both established world powers and even emerging global powers that are positioned closest to the region. In its current state, therefore, this
Is there any justification? this is the use of potential areas where, you know, the enemy of forces can use human shields. it s a continual problem in asymmetric war fare when you re talking about irregular forces going against a government and, in this particular case, you have to understand the saudi arabian targeting of a houthi stronghold in the north is the center of their power. it s where they have been launching attacks and it s where they have their weapons stored, and it s where their leaders live, which is an important point too. so the bombing of this area by the saudi arabian coalition has been intense and it s been geared toward houthis back to the political table. i think when it shifted last week is when the houthi forces in that area began launching attacks into saudi arabia with rockets and missiles. at that point, i think the saudi
Framework both being the key phrases there. peter doocy, thank you. mideast countries joining the fight in yemen. a u.s. defense official says the u.s. will likely said aid for saudi-led air strikes against iran-backed rebels. yemen on the verge of a civil war risking a larger battle throughout the middle east this as egypt is joining the campaign against the rebels. conner powell is live in jerusalem with the latest. reporter: that sunni country s list of joining this saudi arabian coalition continues to grow with egypt and morocco and jordan all part of the effort. now at least in name only. this is still very much a saudi arabian military operation against the iranian houthi rebels and it s saudi jets that appear to be targeting yemen. they appear to be targeting depots captured by the rebels. the rebels showing no signs of