Will Yemen See a New Escalation Under Trump Second Term?
Introduction The return of Donald Trump to the Oval Office is expected to bring significant changes to US foreign policy, given the stark contrasts between Trump and Biden on many issues including how to respond to Middle East developments and ensure American national security. Yemen has become increasingly entangled in the region’s turmoil, especially following the eruption of hostilities in Gaza on October 7, 2023. The Houthis have openly aligned themselves with the resistance against Israel, declaring that they will continue their attacks until Israel halts its military operations in Gaza. This in turn has deepened Yemen's involvement in the broader regional dynamics, escalating tensions within an already fragile local context. While the US has established an international task force (Operation Prosperity Guardian) to protect international shipping in the Red Sea and the surrounding waters, it has failed to deter the Houthis from continuing their course. Arab and Muslim America...