The Uneasy Silence of America's Saudi Alliances The recent missile attack on Riyadh by Yemen's Houthi rebels has brought into sharp relief the complex web of alliances and non interventions that shape US foreign policy.
Washington's vocal criticism of Iranian backed militias contrasts with its failure to take concrete action to defend Saudi Arabia from these same actors, raising questions about the true nature of America's relationships with its Gulf allies.
The close ties between the US and Saudi Arabia are particularly striking given this situation.