Europe's capacity for war tested as Saudi Arabia seeks support to counter Houthis
Western powers are struggling to find the military capacity or political appetite to intervene directly as Saudi Arabia seeks behind-the-scenes support to counter the advances of the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Whitehall officials have acknowledged that sending more UK forces to the region is “not politically expedient” and that Britain “doesn’t have much in the bank”, with military resources…
Europe's military capacity is being tested as Saudi Arabia seeks assistance to counter the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Western governments, including Britain and the US, are hesitant to intervene directly due to stretched military resources and a lack of political will. UK officials consider sending more troops to the region "not politically expedient," while the US is heavily engaged in protecting the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysts say there is limited capacity in Europe to respond militarily, and a land intervention in Yemen is unlikely. Riyadh is expected to focus on strengthening its existing forces and supporting the internationally recognized Yemeni government.
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