Start planning for my 2024 In recent years, Yemen's civil war has continued, and the Yemeni Houthi rebels, with their strong political power and military capabilities, have played an important role in the situation in Yemen. This article begins with an explanation of the origins and growth of the Houthis. Secondly, the two fundamental driving forces of religious sentiment and political advocacy are analyzed. Thirdly, it reviews the various difficulties it faces and the pressures from both domestic and foreign countries.
Finally, the possible development prospects are envisioned and their impact on the situation in Yemen and the Middle East is analyzed. The purpose of this article is to objectively analyze the Houthis, a political and military group that evolved from a religious movement, to understand its complex nature, and to grasp its dual impact on peace and regional stability in Yemen.
1. The origin and growth of the Houthis
The Houthis emerged in the 90s of the 20th century, and their founder, Hussein Houthis, was originally a Zadeist Shia cleric. According to reports, the Houthis have established a tight organizational system within the Houthis, with political committees, executive committees, ministerial councils and other institutions. In addition, there are departments dedicated to military, administrative, judicial, intelligence, propaganda, and other affairs. The Houthis practice democratic centralism and are supreme by the Steering Council, whose current supreme leader is Abdul-Malik Houthi, Hussein Houthi's brother.
In 2004, Hussein Houthi launched an armed uprising against Yemen** at that time, and was soon surrounded and suppressed by ** army. His successor, Abdul-Malik Houthi, led the Houthis in a number of armed clashes with the ** army. In 2011, large-scale demonstrations broke out in Yemen, and the Houthis took the opportunity to expand their sphere of influence, and even captured the Yemeni capital Sana'a for a time. In 2015, the Saudi-led multinational coalition intervened in Yemen's civil war, and the Houthis, with strong support from Iran, engaged the coalition in a long-term war of attrition.
In 2022, relations between the Houthis and former ally Saleh broke down, and infighting erupted, culminating in his killing. Today, the Houthis have grown into a large political and military group, controlling Yemen's most populous region and armed in the hundreds of thousands.
2. Equal emphasis is placed on religious sentiments and political propositions
The Houthis' supreme platform is "Allah is greater", which represents their strong religious feelings. The Houthis consider the United States and Israel to be the main enemies of Muslims in the Middle East and advocate jihad against them. In addition, the Houthis have also put forward some political propositions, such as fighting corruption and establishing democracy. Analysts believe that the Houthis are trying to find a balance between religion and politics, maintaining the passion and cohesion of religious organizations and gaining political recognition inside and outside Yemen.
In fact, the Houthis are not as blind and brutal as extremist terrorist groups, and they maintain dialogue with other political parties and social groups in Yemen, expressing a desire to build an enlightened and inclusive political system. Therefore, the equal importance of religious beliefs and political aspirations is key to understanding the Houthis.
3. The dilemma faced by the Houthis
The Houthis are currently facing a dilemma of international pressure and domestic rifts. Externally, it has been sanctioned by the United Nations and is considered an armed terrorist organization that endangers regional stability. Countries such as Iran have also been constrained in their assistance. Internally, the Houthis' break with Saleh has deprived them of important allies, and conflicts with other regional forces in Yemen have occurred from time to time.
It can be said that the Houthis are in a situation of isolation. In this regard, some analysts have pointed out that it will be difficult for the Houthis to get out of these predicaments in the near future, and it is still unknown whether they can rely on their own strength to get out of the trough.
Fourth, the prospects for the Houthis and their implications
Looking ahead, it is difficult to say whether the Houthis will be able to make a comeback. There is a view that, given its strong political and military strength, the Houthis are fully expected to return to power as long as the international environment eases slightlyIt has also been pointed out that the Houthis have been isolated by the international community and internal turmoil, and that they will not escape defeat.
Whatever their prospects, however, the Houthis remain a key force in the situation in Yemen, and their attitudes and actions will have a significant impact on Yemen's political situation and the peace talks. More far-reaching, the performance of the Houthis will also have a certain impact on sectarian contradictions and geopolitics in the Middle East. Overall, the Houthis remain a focus of attention.
Netizen comments:
One netizen said: "The religious slogans flaunted by the Houthis are just to win the support of believers, and I think it is just another warlord organization that pursues political power." Some netizens also said: "No matter what problems the Houthis have, Yemen is now more corrupt and incompetent." The real Yemeni people have long lost faith in the present. ”
Another netizen said: "The international community's sanctions against the Houthis are very unfair. Coalition air strikes on civilians are the real humanitarian catastrophe. Some netizens also said: "After the Houthis gained power, they also caused a lot of human rights problems. Their ability to govern and their open-mindedness are also questionable. ”
Some netizens said: "The current international environment is becoming more and more unfavorable for the Houthis. I don't think it's going to turn over and make a comeback. Another netizen said: "The possibility of the Houthis regaining power under certain conditions cannot be ruled out." It has always represented a great force in Yemen. ”
To sum up, netizens have great disagreements about the nature, policies, and prospects of the Houthis, which reflects the complexity of the Houthis from one side. However, most netizens believe that the Houthis occupy an important position in the situation in Yemen, and the predicament they face deserves to be faced by the international community.
Recommendations & Practices:
The author believes that the international community needs to take a proactive and prudent approach to the contradiction of the Houthis. On the one hand, there is a need for dialogue and communication with the Houthis to strive for their reform and transformation, so that they can move towards moderation and rationality. On the other hand, it is also necessary to be vigilant against its military actions and extremist claims to prevent it from continuing to jeopardize regional stability and the humanitarian status quo. Sanctions should be accompanied by timely humanitarian assistance.
In general, international actors should consider the Houthi issue in the broader context of the Yemeni civil war and peace in the Middle East, and seek political and diplomatic means to advance the overall situation in a positive direction.
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