The Dig Yemen and the Houthis w/ Helen Lackner
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Jan 23, 2024 
Helen Lackner, expert on Yemen and the Houthis, discusses the complex history of Yemen, the Houthis' motivations in relation to Israel and their disruption of the shipping industry. It explores the rise and ideology of the Houthi movement, US involvement in counter-terrorism, Iranian support during the civil war, the status of negotiations for ending the war, Aden's importance to the British Empire, and the rise of Ali Abdullah Saleh.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Houthis' Actions and Motivations in Relation to Israel
04:01 • 16min
The Rise and Ideology of the Houthi Movement
19:36 • 26min
The Complexity of Yemen's Situation and US Involvement in Counter-Terrorism
45:41 • 5min
Iranian Support and the Houthis in Yemen
50:40 • 13min
Status of Negotiations for Ending the Civil War in Yemen
01:03:38 • 4min
The Importance of Aden to the British Empire and the Seizure of Control
01:08:07 • 3min
The Evolution of Aden under British Rule
01:10:56 • 18min
The Rise of Ali Abdullah Saleh
01:29:23 • 33min
Introduction of Helen Lachner and Podcast Promotion
02:02:07 • 2min