The Bab el-Mandeb Yemen conflict has entered a new phase, and it is no longer centered on the Houthis alone. Control of southern Yemen’s coastline, oil infrastructure, and maritime routes has triggered open friction between Saudi Arabia and the United … Continue reading Bab el-Mandeb Is the Real Battlefield in Yemen’s New Power Struggle
China redrew the Middle East without sending troops, building bases, or declaring alliances. The shift began quietly through trade, diplomacy, and currency deals. Regional leaders now treat China as a central power, not a distant outsider. This change touches every part of the Middle East’s political map. How China Redrew the Middle East Through Economics For decades, American power shaped Middle Eastern decisions. Washington believed its military presence guaranteed influence. It assumed that aircraft carriers, security guarantees, and aid packages would keep governments aligned with U.S. interests. That assumption no longer holds. China reshaped the Middle East through economics, not … Continue reading How China Redrew the Middle East Without Firing a Shot
