The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series Iran Snuggles Up with the Houthis in Yemen || Peter Zeihan
May 27, 2025
Yemen is emerging as a key player in global geopolitics, despite its tumultuous history. The discussion highlights its unique geography and how it has attracted empires over time. The alliance between Iran and the Houthis is dissected, showcasing the technological advancements Iran brings to the conflict. The episode also emphasizes the challenges posed by foreign interference in this volatile landscape, making Yemen a focal point of strategic significance in the region.
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Yemen's Strategic Importance
- Yemen is strategically significant because it is a rare green area surrounded by desert in the Arabian Peninsula.
- Its mountains create enough moisture to sustain civilization, making it historically important despite its isolation.
Yemen's Difficult Control
- Yemen's mountainous and tribal nature makes it extremely difficult to control or conquer.
- Historically, empires failed to subdue it due to difficult geography and resistant local populations.
Empires Struggle in Yemen
- Various great powers such as Egyptians, Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Brits tried to control Yemen but failed or struggled greatly.
- Yemen remains a historical example of how projecting power into remote areas rarely succeeds.