Saudi Arabia faces high-stakes choices as war with Houthis escalates
Riyadh has several military options, say analysts, but all of them carry risks, too.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia faces growing security and economic problems as it seeks to balance deterrence and diplomacy during its escalating conflict with the Iran-backed Houthis in neighboring Yemen.
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Riyadh has several military options, say analysts, but all of them carry risks, too.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
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