How Yemen's Houthis are fending off Saudi Arabia's massive military | DW News

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Yemen's Houthis are making gains against Saudi Arabia, which has one of the world's best-funded militaries. The Houthis have recently captured territory from the internationally-recognized Yemeni government, and are striking Saudi infrastructure. DW's Pablo Foley Elias speaks to Hisham Al-Omeisy, senor Yemen advisor at the European Institute for Peace, who says the Houthis have long prepared for this conflict, and will keep fighting to gain leverage in future negotiations. And Sibylline Middle East Analyst Megan Sutcliffe tells us why the US is cautious to get enmeshed in another Middle East conflict. #dwcurrentaffairs Chapters: 00:19 Why are the Saudis struggling to defeat the Houthis? 00:23 Houthi strength comes from weakness of the anti-Houthi coalition 00:56 How the Houthis gained strength 02:01 Houthis seize more territory and Red Sea coast 02:20 Saudi Arabia’s military might 03:04 Comparing Saudi and Houthi size and strength 03:53 Saudis using conventional deterrence 0

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