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Nima R. Alkhorshid: The Middle East Power Balance Just Collapsed Overnight
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This video analyzes the shifting geopolitical landscape in West Asia, focusing on Yemen’s strategic advancements. Despite heavy aerial bombardment backed by US and UK advisors, Ansarullah has secured significant ground, controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait and crippling Saudi oil exports by targeting the East-West pipeline.
The discussion highlights how Yemen’s integrated military strategy contrasts with the failures of external interventions. Consequently, Gulf states are heading to Oman for crucial negotiations with Iran to address regional security and the Strait of Hormuz. We also explore how BRICS nations are fostering a new, sanction-resistant economic architecture, challenging traditional Western dominance in the region.
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