They Will Always Need Pakistan

[That Guy]

Not really. The Saudi military engagement in Yemen will not be too prolonged as a political solution is implemented.

The Saudis don't really want a political solution, they want a total victory. A political solution would result in the houthis becoming the hezbullah of Yemen.

 

[VCheng]

The Saudis don't really want a political solution, they want a total victory. A political solution would result in the houthis becoming the hezbullah of Yemen.

Okay, but how have you concluded that the Saudis want "total victory" and how would you define such a thing? The solution will have to be political in the end, like always.

 

[That Guy]

Okay, but how have you concluded that the Saudis want "total victory" and how would you define such a thing? The solution will have to be political in the end, like always.

Like always? That's not even remotely close to the truth.

How did I come to this conclusion? It's simple, look at the history of Yemen, and the tribes taking part in the rebellion.

 

[VCheng]

Like always? That's not even remotely close to the truth.

How did I come to this conclusion? It's simple, look at the history of Yemen, and the tribes taking part in the rebellion.

So what does this "total victory" look like in your view?

 

[That Guy]

So what does this "total victory" look like in your view?

The Houthis lay down their arms, surrender, and go back to their home. The Houthis get nothing, and status quo antebellum is achieved. That is what the Saudis want, which cannot happen with a political agreement. This can only be achieved if the Houthis surrender, which the Houthis most likely won't.