UN Overreach Meets Houthi Brutality: The High Cost of Washington’s Soft Approach in Yemen

In a stark reminder of the dire consequences of international naivety, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the ongoing detention and prosecution of UN personnel by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Despite repeated calls for their release, at least 59 Yemeni nationals employed by the UN remain imprisoned under brutal conditions, with many facing sham trials and even death sentences.What Does This Mean for America and Global Stability?The Houthis’ seizure of Sanaa in 2014 and their continued civil war against Yemen’s internationally recognized government—backed by a Saudi-led coalition—have destabilized a critical region where American security interests are paramount. Yet,...