Yemen's 'Stalemate' Explained: Saudi Bills, US Weapons
The 'stalemate' in Yemen described by The New Arab isn't some organic geopolitical phenomenon. It's a direct result of a nine-year Saudi-led intervention, heavily backed by U.S. and UK weaponry and logistical support. For instance, the US approved over $54 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia during the Obama administration alone, with billions more under Trump and Biden, all while the
humanitarian crisis worsened. One might wonder if a 'stalemate' is merely what prolonged, foreign-fueled conflict looks like when it's not happening in a 'democracy'. While The New Arab correctly identifies shifting alliances, they skip the real elephant in the room: how many Yemenis simply wish foreign powers would stop selling weapons to those bombing their homes? The Houthi’s recent actions in
the Red Sea, in solidarity with Gaza, are a direct consequence of this neglected history. Perhaps 'rupture' means someone finally decided to rupture the supply chain of silence from the Western media.