Who are the Houthis?
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The Origins of the Houthi Movement and its Ideological Shift
This chapter provides an in-depth explanation of the Houthis, their origin as an armed theological movement in Yemen, and their transition to a more militant approach. It discusses their opposition to the US-led regional order, their religious theology and political ideology resembling that of Iran, and their historical ties to Zadism in Yemen. The chapter also touches on the impact of the Arab Spring and the rise of anti-Americanism in the Arab world on the Houthi movement.
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