Former U.S. ambassador on Saudi Arabia's struggle to defend against Houthi attacks

Michael Ratney, a former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration and current senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, recently discussed the ongoing conflict between Houthi forces in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The discussion focused on the challenges Saudi Arabia faces in defending its territory against Houthi military operations.

This analysis highlights the escalating nature of the war and the strategic difficulties involved in regional defense. The conversation provides insight into the current security landscape and the complexities of the U.S.-Saudi diplomatic relationship in the context of the Yemeni conflict.