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The Podcast “Yemen's Endless War” traces the long and complex history of Yemen’s conflict, from its colonial past as divided North and South Yemen, through Cold War rivalries, unification under Ali Abdullah Saleh, and the eruption of civil war following the Arab Spring. It explores how internal grievances, combined with regional proxy battles, turned Yemen into a brutal battleground involving Iran-backed Houthis, Saudi Arabia’s coalition forces, UAE-supported Southern Transitional Council, and terror groups like AQAP and ISIS. The narrative follows how Western arms sales, Emirati use of private military contractors, and Russia’s growing influence with southern separatists have added further layers to Yemen’s fragmentation.

It also highlights how strategic control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait has made Yemen a global flashpoint, drawing in the US, China, and France militarily. The Houthis' increasing threats toward Israel, Iran’s regional ambitions, and Russia’s interest in securing maritime dominance through Socotra are woven into the conflict’s modern phase. Throughout, the article emphasizes the catastrophic humanitarian toll: famine, disease, displaced populations, and collapsing infrastructure. Ultimately, it presents Yemen not just as a civil war zone but as a mirror reflecting the larger power struggles of the Middle East and beyond, with no end in sight.

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