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NEW: Yemen After the Saudi-Emirati Split
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Yemen After the Saudi-Emirati Split
Following the United Arab Emirates' withdrawal of sponsored militias last year, Saudi Arabia has significantly expanded its influence across southern Yemen, shifting its strategy away from direct confrontation with Houthi-controlled northern areas. According to analyst Susanne Dahlgren, Saudi efforts have concentrated on consolidating control through movements by the Southern Transitional Council and the Presidential Leadership Council rather than military conflict.
Dahlgren suggests Saudi Arabia may be coordinating tacitly with the Houthis to manage Yemen's division, potentially moving the conflict into a frozen state that serves Saudi strategic interests in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. However, this approach appears likely to obstruct unity and independence for Yemenis seeking it, as Saudi management of Yemen's political landscape continues reshaping the country's future.
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