Independent Thinking: Can Western airstrikes stop the Houthis?

The latest episode of our weekly podcast discusses the US-led strikes in Yemen.

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Published 19 January 2024

Updated 22 May 2025 — 30 minute listen

Roxanne Escobales

Former Editor, The World Today, Communications and Publishing

On this episode

Roxanne Escobales, editor of The World Today, is joined this week by Tom Sharpe, a former commander in the Royal Navy and defence columnist with The Telegraph. Joining them are Dr Sanam Vakil, the director of our Middle East and North Africa Programme, and Farea Al-Muslimi, a research fellow with our Middle East and North Africa Programme.

About Independent Thinking

Independent Thinking is a weekly international affairs podcast hosted by our director Bronwen Maddox, in conversation with leading policymakers, journalists, and Chatham House experts providing insight on the latest international issues.

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