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In this episode of The Brink, Jake is joined by Middle East security expert Michael Knights to explore how the Houthis have grown from a ragtag Yemeni militia into one of Iran’s most heavily armed regional partners. Drawing on his firsthand experience in Yemen, Michael describes the Houthis’ treatment of civilians, their military tactics and the Iranian support behind their rise. The conversation also examines the latest Houthi offensive, the threat to global shipping and Saudi oil infrastructure, and why Michael believes Europe could increasingly find itself in their sights.
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Chapters
00:00 Inside The War Against The Houthis
02:31 From Hezbollah Sympathiser To Houthi Expert
07:20 Why The Houthis Are More Than Underdogs
09:36 The Houthis, Iran & Ethnic Supremacy
12:42 Booby-Trapped Schools, Wells & Homes
14:40 How The Houthis Control Yemen Through Hunger
17:01 What It’s Like To Fight The Houthis
22:04 Who Are The Houthis & Where Did They Come From?
30:00 How The Houthis Learned From Hezbollah
35:33 The Houthis’ Missiles, Money & Iranian Backing
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