The Legitimacy Trap: Houthis' Hold on Yemen
The Houthis' survival in Yemen is often attributed to their battlefield victories and Iranian support. However, a third crucial factor is the weaponization of international engagement.
Engagement without accountability tends to strengthen rather than moderate Houthi behavior. This pattern is evident in the actions of international institutions.
- In September 2025, the ICRC chief of mission met with a Houthi Foreign Ministry official in Sanaa.
- The ICRC representative offered condolences for the killing of Houthi cabinet members and expressed solidarity with Yemen.
- The ICRC also promised to continue providing assistance to Yemen, unchanged by the recent events.
The ICRC chief of mission expressed "solidarity" with Yemen and offered condolences for the "crime committed by the Zionist entity".
Author's summary: International engagement sustains Houthis' hold on Yemen.
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