Riyadh faces two options: paying the price for calm or returning to a war without allies
The article indicates that Saudi Arabia faces two main options regarding the escalation in Yemen: either resorting to de-escalation through regional and international mediations with concessions to the Houthis, or returning to open warfare without allies, potentially forming a new coalition of countries pursuing their own interests. The challenges continue to mount for the kingdom, especially with the advancement of Houthi missile and drone capabilities that threaten vital infrastructure, and with strains in its relationship with the UAE, which was the main partner in the coalition, following growing divergence between the two. The article suggests that the most likely option is to pursue de-escalation and aerial blockade, relying on U.S. defense systems and support, out of concern that a full-scale confrontation could lead to ongoing deterioration of the security and political situation in the region.
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