Trump Administration Abruptly Calls for End to War in Yemen

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 1, 2018 Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo push for a conclusion to the Saudi-backed quagmire. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why a U.S. Divorce From Saudi Arabia Is Long Overdue

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 17, 2018 The current relationship of Washington and Riyadh is pathological in a lot of ways, and a policy rethink on both sides would benefit both countries. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Saudi-American War of Terror

Rajan Menon / TomDispatch Sep 18, 2018 It’s the war from hell, the savage one that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, along with seven other Middle Eastern and North African states, have been waging in Yemen since 2015 with fulsome support from the U.S. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Why Is the U.S. Helping Saudis Kill Children in Yemen?

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 20, 2018 The Saudi and United Arab Emirates' war on Yemen, which was launched by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in March 2015, has flown under the radar among the U.S. public until a recent bombing. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Saudi Arabia’s Bin Salman Savagely Lashes Out, From Yemen to Qatar to Canada

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 9, 2018 The yacht-loving Renaissance art collector who tried to pull the wool over the eyes of the American elite is a serial diplomatic disaster. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Over a Year Since MSNBC Has Mentioned U.S. War in Yemen

Adam Johnson / FAIR Jul 25, 2018 Why is the No. 1 outlet of alleged anti-Trump #resistance completely ignoring his most devastating war? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Saudis, U.S. Ignore Famine Warning in Besieged Yemen

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Jun 17, 2018 While senators demand answers from the Pentagon, anti-war advocates blame the U.S. for failing to stop an attack on the Yemeni city of Hodeida. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Do We Have to Help Destroy Yemen to Save It?

Adam Johnson / FAIR Jun 3, 2018 The Washington Post's editorial board has routinely ignored U.S. involvement in the siege of Yemen—a bombing and starvation campaign that has killed more than 15,000 civilians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

For Many in Yemen, Bread and Tea Are the Day’s Sole Meal

MAGGIE MICHAEL / The Associated Press May 3, 2018 Aid agencies warn that parts of Yemen could soon start to see widespread death from famine as a three-year war drags on. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Hypocrisy of U.S. Strikes in Syria

Maj. Danny Sjursen / AntiWar.com Apr 26, 2018 Why does Donald Trump feel inclined to attack Bashar Assad's forces only in the case of chemical attacks rather than the more frequent conventional bombings? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Ruinous War on Yemen

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 26, 2018 Saudi Arabia is dropping billions of dollars-worth of bombs supplied by the U.S. and the U.K. on Sana'a, the Yemen capital. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Saudis in Yemen

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig Mar 25, 2018 Dig deeper