Inside Yemen’s Fractured Coalition: How Riyadh and Abu Dhabi’s Rift Threatens Regional Stability

Yemen is fast becoming a cautionary tale of what happens when conflicting foreign agendas override national sovereignty and regional stability. The recent surge in tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates—two key allies in Washington’s Middle East strategy—is not just a dispute over territory but a glaring example of internal division that undermines the fight against Iran-supported Houthi rebels.Why Is This Rift More Than Just a Local Dispute?The Saudi-led coalition entered Yemen a decade ago with a clear mission: to restore the internationally recognized government and counter Iran-backed insurgents threatening to destabilize the Arabian Peninsula. Yet, the coalition...