The Proxy War Paradox: How Saudi Arabia Must Adapt to the New Yemen Reality The ongoing conflict in Yemen has long been a proxy war, pitting Saudi Arabia against Iran backed Houthi rebels.
Recent escalation has turned this into a direct test of Saudi national security and economic resilience. The kingdom's response will be crucial for regional stability and its Vision 2030 strategy.
Saudi restraint is being pushed to its limits by repeated Houthi attacks on civilian targets, including Abha airport and energy facilities in Jizan.