Why the Attacks on Saudi Civil Aviation Mark a Dangerous Turning Point

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Over the weekend, the Houthis attacked one of Saudi Arabia’s main airports twice, as well as other locations in the country. Fourteen people are dead so far, with hundreds injured, in what is the deadliest attack on the Kingdom in over a decade. Saudi Arabia is calling for international help, but will anyone come to their aid? And what’s the fallout in a rapidly destabilising region? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Michael Stephens, consultant and senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute and think tank RAND. Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Olivia Case and Micaela Arneson. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Why does Saudi Arabia seem powerless to face down the Houthis? Further listening: What the lightning Houthi advance means for the world Clips: WION, BBC, Sky News, ABC News, Al Jazeera, News24, NBC, CBS,

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