Explore the Rift Between Saudi Arabia and UAE in Yemen

The Collapse of an Alliance

More than a decade ago, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were the pillars of a coalition formed to combat the Houthis, who had seized control in Yemen. Over the years, this mission has been deemed a failure. Subsequently, the UAE began to pursue its long-term interests, supporting and arming a group known as the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in southern Yemen.

Threat to National Security

However, Riyadh intervened, viewing the STC's control over areas near its borders as a national security threat. The UAE was given a 24-hour ultimatum to withdraw—a demand they accepted. What do these developments mean for the future of Yemen?