Jacobin Radio Behind the News: Red Sea Crisis w/ Shireen Al-Adeimi
Jan 26, 2024
Shireen Al-Adeimi discusses the motives of the Houthis and their solidarity with Palestine. The podcast also explores the dire situation in Yemen, failed peace deals, and US involvement. Additionally, it provides an overview of Hezbollah's origins, relationship with Iran, role in Lebanese politics, and involvement in the Syrian civil war.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Origins and Motivations of the Houthi Movement in Yemen
02:10 • 11min
Failed Peace Deal and US Designation of Houthis as Terrorists
12:54 • 4min
The Dire Situation and Blockade in Yemen: The Impact on the Yemeni People
16:40 • 3min
Motivations behind Attacks on Shipping and Solidarity with Palestinians
19:19 • 2min
Analysis of Biden's bombing strategy in Yemen and criticism of his foreign policy
21:36 • 3min
Hezbollah: Origins, Relationship with Iran, and Role in Lebanese Politics
24:45 • 18min
Hezbollah and the Syrian Civil War
42:26 • 10min