The decade-long conflict in Yemen has settled into a fragile stalemate, with neither the internationally recognized government nor the Houthi movement able to secure a decisive victory. What role have Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran played in sustaining or shaping the war—and how are global powers like China, Russia, and the United States competing for influence in the region? Can Yemen’s fractured political landscape be rebuilt, and what might a post-conflict settlement or federal model look like? And with the humanitarian crisis deepening, is there any realistic path to stability after years of war and foreign intervention?

In this episode, Joshua Yaphe speaks with Khaldoon Bakahail, a Strategic Advisor with the Geneva Center for Security Sector Governance and a long-time expert on Yemeni political-military affairs.

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