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The Intelligence: Air strikes on Houthi rebels
Jan 12, 2024
Shashank Joshi, The Economist's defense editor, discusses the escalating military tensions as the U.S. and allies conduct airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, analyzing the strategic moves in the region. John Prideaux, the U.S. editor, shares insights from Iowa ahead of the presidential primaries, evaluating candidates like Trump and DeSantis. Meanwhile, Anne Rowe reflects on the remarkable life of Mike Sadler, an original SAS member known for his exceptional survival skills and covert operations during World War II.
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- The US and its allies launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen to degrade their military capabilities and disrupt attacks on international shipping, raising concerns about trade disruptions and wider regional conflict.
- The outcome of the Iowa caucus, the first event of America's presidential primary season, will shape foreign policy, relations with Ukraine, and potential legal challenges against a sitting president, with a challenge to Donald Trump's frontrunner status possible.
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Houthi Attacks in Yemen and American Retaliation
The US and its allies have launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to the group's attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The strikes aimed to degrade the Houthi military capabilities and disrupt their ability to attack international shipping. While the extent of the damage and the effectiveness of the strikes remain unclear, the response is seen as a significant military intervention by the US in the Middle East. The escalation of the conflict raises concerns about trade disruptions and potential wider regional conflagration.
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