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The Global Risk Podcast · August 18 · 10 min

What Could Trigger a Wider Saudi-Houthi Conflict? | Regional Flashpoints

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis are escalating, with attacks on shipping, energy infrastructure and airports accompanied by renewed fighting inside Yemen. Senior Intelligence Analyst Julian Kett examines what's driving the escalation, why the Houthi threat is increasingly distinct from the wider US-Iran confrontation, and the triggers that could lead to a broader conflict.

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Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis are escalating, with attacks on shipping, energy infrastructure and airports accompanied by renewed fighting inside Yemen. Senior Intelligence Analyst Julian Kett examines what's driving the escalation, why the Houthi threat is increasingly distinct from the wider US-Iran confrontation, and the triggers that could lead to a broader conflict.