Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Understanding regional conflicts, proxy warfare, the role of external actors, humanitarian crises, and the geopolitical significance of maritime trade routes (Red Sea, Bab-el-Mandeb) for global energy security and commerce.
The Yemen conflict is a multi-sided civil war that began in 2014, primarily pitting the Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) against a Saudi-led coalition backing the internationally recognized Yemeni government. It is often viewed as a proxy conflict between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, with significant humanitarian consequences and implications for the strategic Red Sea region.