The Limits of Saudi Power in Southern Yemen

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Earlier this week, Aden airport (in Yemen’s interim capital) was shut after a dispute between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and UAE-aligned STC forces over control of airport operations and security. Government officials attempted to assert authority over the site, which was refused by STC security forces on the ground, leading to a total suspension of flights.  Aden is the interim capital and the main southern logistics hub. The closure shows that the government cannot impose decisions at key infrastructure sites and that Saudi…