The Wright Show War in Yemen, Peace in Europe? (Connor Echols & Justin Logan)
Mar 21, 2025
Justin Logan, Director of Defense and Foreign Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, dives into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy under Trump. They discuss the potential for escalating conflict in Yemen and how Trump's contrasting approaches might impact the Middle East. The conversation shifts to Europe, addressing the repercussions of U.S. troop withdrawals on NATO and Eastern European security amidst rising Russian threats. Logan also critiques the administration's military strategies versus its peace initiatives, illuminating the intricate balance of engaging in foreign conflicts.
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US Entrapment in Yemen
- The US risks entrapping itself in Yemen by following Saudi Arabia's failed strategy.
- The Houthi campaign, like the Saudi one, is strategically ineffectual and unlikely to achieve its political goals.
Yemen Intervention vs. America First
- The US intervention in Yemen seems to contradict the "America First" policy, serving primarily Israeli interests.
- Trump could potentially de-escalate the conflict by pressuring Israel to end the war in Gaza.
Protecting Whose Trade?
- The US military campaign in Yemen protects European and Asian trade, not American trade.
- This contradicts the America First principle of prioritizing US interests.