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Kendall on Houthis’ quest to be recognised as Yemen’s ‘legitimate' leaders What is the strategic logic behind the Houthis’ increasingly high-risk confrontation with Saudi Arabia? Elizabeth Kendall, Middle East specialist and President of Girton College, University of Cambridge. Kendall argues that the movement’s increasingly audacious military operations are not merely expressions of ideological hostility or Iranian influence, but calculated instruments of political coercion aimed at securing legitimacy, expanding territorial control and strengthening its negotiating leverage. 'Hope so heavy to carry': Al-Shaer on harrowing plight, emotional toll, struggle to survive in Gaza Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war Houthis 'are thriving and surviving by creating war', Yemen ambassador says Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh aiport suspension, vows deadly response to Houthis strikes Netanyahu demands probe into Israeli anonymous whistleblowers in 'NAZA' documentary Saudi Arabia: Riyadh airport struck again by Yemen's Houthis Riyadh airport strike kills 12, Saudi Arabia threatens 'decisive' response © 2026 Copyright France 24 - All rights reserved.
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