

Lawfare Archive: The War in Yemen (and Congress’s Response)
Jan 6, 2024
Host Benjamin Wittes is joined by Gregory Johnsen, former member of the UN Security Council Panel of Experts on Yemen, and Daniel Byman, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Middle East Policy, to discuss the origins and current state of the war in Yemen. The speakers explore the role of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the US in the conflict, as well as the devastating humanitarian crisis and food insecurity in Yemen. They also address the challenges of finding a resolution and the US's culpability in the war.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Fascination of Yemen
02:24 • 4min
The Collapse of Yemen and the Ongoing War
06:16 • 18min
Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis and Food Insecurity
24:01 • 4min
US Culpability in Yemen: Failure to Promote Peace and Protect Allies
27:48 • 4min
The Challenges of Finding a Resolution
31:41 • 11min
Legislative Challenges and Political Pressures in Addressing the War in Yemen
42:15 • 17min
President's Veto Threat and Congress's Role in the Conflict in Yemen
59:29 • 3min