How the Houthis made themselves a global problem

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How the Houthis made themselves a global problem

The Houthis have made rapid advances in Yemen, sparking a dormant civil war back to life in the Middle East, threatening their neighbour Saudi Arabia, increasing pressure on international oil supply, in a region already reeling from the US and Israel’s war with Iran.

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But how have they done it? We look at four reasons why they’ve been able to to gain the upper hand and become a key player in the Middle East today.

To learn more about the history of the Houthis and how they’ve become a group with global impact, watch our latest FourSight now.

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Date: October 2, 2026