Saudi Arabia, UAE Discover Proxy Wars Can Get Messy
Saudi Arabia, leading a coalition against Yemen's Houthis, is now reportedly at odds with its erstwhile partner, the UAE, which has backed southern separatists. This isn't just about shifting regional alliances; it's the predictable outcome of external powers meddling with proxies, pouring fuel on a human catastrophe. The war in Yemen, which began in 2014, has seen both Saudi Arabia and the UAE
supporting various armed groups, often with direct military assistance and billions in weaponry, including from partners like the US. One might wonder if 'ultimatum' is merely diplomatic-speak for 'we're tired of you undercutting our preferred proxies now that our own objectives aren't being met.' It’s a geopolitical chess match where Yemenis are always the pawns, and neither regional power seems
particularly concerned with the famine or cholera outbreaks their interventions have exacerbated. The only 'unprecedented' aspect here is how long mainstream media took to acknowledge the mercenary nature of these alliances.