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Former U.S. ambassador on Saudi Arabia's struggle to defend against Houthi attacks

To discuss the escalating war between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Ratney. He served as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration and is now a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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Major Masthead: 3International: 2
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Coverage relies on named officials and government statements to explain the regional conflict, with outlets varying in emphasis between technical military challenges and diplomatic security pledges. The language is largely declarative, focusing on documented military incidents and official government policy.

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