Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
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- Sep 23, 2026
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Can Saudi Arabia beat the Houthis? | Global Faultlines podcast (opens the original)
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Saudi Arabia has spent the past few years trying to reshape its role in West Asia, moving away from confrontation with Iran, and seeking an end to the war in Yemen. However, the Iran war has changed the regional landscape. The resurgence of the Houthis, attacks on Saudi territory and energy infrastructure, and growing questions over the U.S. security guarantee have exposed the challenges facing Riyadh. At the same time, Saudi Arabia is navigating an increasingly complex relationship with the UAE
How the UAE projects power across the Gulf and beyond | Global Faultlines podcast (opens the original)
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The UAE has emerged as one of the most influential powers in West Asia, using diplomacy, trade, investment and strategic partnerships to extend its influence far beyond the Gulf. But its relationships with Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel have grown increasingly complex, while the Iran war has tested its carefully calibrated regional strategy. At the same time, Abu Dhabi is deepening its strategic partnership with India. In this episode, we examine the UAE’s rise, its regional ambitions and the cha
Is Israel winning? | Global Faultlines podcast (opens the original)
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Israel has fought multiple wars and military campaigns since October 7, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, while expanding its military and intelligence operations across the region. But military reach does not necessarily translate into strategic victory. What has Israel actually achieved, and at what cost? Has it strengthened its security and position in West Asia, or created new vulnerabilities and deeper isolation? How have these wars changed Israel’s relationship with the United States, the Gulf an
Yemen explained: How the Houthis shook the U.S.-Saudi axis | Global Faultlines podcast (opens the original)
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Yemen is no longer just the site of a devastating civil war. The Houthis have emerged as a powerful regional actor, capable of threatening Saudi Arabia, Israel and one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. In this episode, we examine how the Houthis transformed from a domestic insurgency into a regional military force, how the Gaza war expanded their role, and why Yemen has now become a new front in the Iran war. We look at the Houthis’ relationship with Iran, the strategic import
Is Jordan caught in the middle of Iran war? | Global Faultlines podcast (opens the original)
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Jordan rarely dominates the headlines, yet it sits at the heart of some of West Asia’s biggest geopolitical faultlines. Bordering Israel and the occupied West Bank, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, the kingdom has been shaped by the Palestinian question, successive regional wars, and shifting alliances. How has Jordan managed to remain stable despite being surrounded by conflict? And can it continue balancing its ties with the United States and Israel while responding to growing regional tensions?
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