Middle East

Escalation in Yemen: Strategic and Economic Implications for the Red Sea Trade Corridor

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Container ships navigating the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at dusk amid the Yemen military offensive

By WorldwideScope Desk | Published: October 4, 2026 A major shift in regional security dynamics is underway in the Arabian Peninsula following the announcement of a renewed military offensive by Yemen’s internationally recognized government against Houthi forces. Speaking from Riyadh, Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, confirmed that government forces aim to regain … Read more

Why Can’t Saudi Arabia Stop the Houthis? 8 Reasons Yemen’s Rebels Keep Fighting Back

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'Why can't Saudi Arabia stop the Houthis?' cover graphic with Mohammed bin Salman, missile launchers and Red Sea shipping

By WorldwideScope World Affairs DeskPublished: September 20, 2026 Saudi Arabia has one of the Middle East’s most powerful conventional militaries, billions of dollars in advanced weapons and extensive security relationships with the United States and other Western powers. Yet Yemen’s Houthi movement continues to challenge the kingdom. Why can’t Saudi Arabia stop the Houthis In … Read more

Pentagon Watchdog Warns of U.S. Weapons Shortfalls After Iran War as Costs Reach $33.4 Billion

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Montage: a soldier with supply crates, a Pentagon press briefing and an analyst reviewing data

By WorldwideScope World DeskSeptember 15, 2026 The U.S. military’s war with Iran has exposed a problem that could extend well beyond the battlefield: America’s ability to replenish some of the advanced weapons it uses in a major conflict. A new assessment from the Pentagon’s watchdog has found that the U.S. campaign against Iran created strategic … Read more