Houthis
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Definition
Houthis refers to the Houthi movement, a Zaidi-linked political and armed movement originating in northern Yemen and central to the Yemeni civil war and Red Sea security.
Background
The movement became a major force in Yemen after 2014, and its ties with Iran, conflict with Saudi Arabia, and Red Sea attacks have made it regionally important.
Position
It is a niche but important term for Iran-linked influence, proxy debates, the Yemeni civil war, and maritime risk in the Red Sea.
Distinctions
- The Houthis are not the name of the Yemeni state as a whole.
- Iranian support matters, but treating the movement only as a simple proxy can obscure its local autonomy.
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- Iran's nuclear development, sanctions, and regional proxy forces
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- Iran's nuclear development, sanctions, and regional proxy forces
We will analyze the Iranian nuclear issue after the collapse of the JCPOA, focusing on sanctions, the domestic economy, conflict with Israel and the Gulf, and support for Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias.
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