The Houthis of Yemen have appeared frequently in the news since they began their military campaign against shipping in the Red Sea. But policymakers and citizens in the United States and elsewhere still lack a sufficient understanding of the group. To combat the Houthis, Washington needs to understand the revolutionary Islamism that inspires their attacks on Saudi Arabia, Israel, and international shipping.
Earlier this year, airstrikes by Israel and the United States weakened the terror group’s benefactor, Iran, and targeted the group itself in Yemen. But it may still be growing its footprint in East Africa, destabilizing regional nations, and threatening to further bolster Somalia’s al-Shabaab—one of Africa’s most capable terrorist organizations.
Senior Fellow Joshua Meservey will discuss the Houthis’ beliefs, capabilities, and influence in Africa with an expert panel convened in conjunction with the Israel-Africa Relations Institute. The panel will also discuss:
Join Senior Fellow Michael Doran for a candid conversation with H.E. Narek Mkrtchyan, ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States of America, as they discuss the developments, challenges, and opportunities defining the US-Armenia relationship.
Please join Hudson Institute’s China Center as Miles Yu hosts a panel with key members of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan and the Democratic Progressive Party to examine Taiwan’s mobilization efforts against the CCP’s increasing threats.
Join Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Robert McDowell for a discussion of the book and communications law with the authors, Harold Furchtgott-Roth, Kirk Arner, and Arielle Roth.
