Saudi Arabia, Supporters Brave Varied Geopolitical Forces In Yemen

All Things Considered | Apr 9, 2015

NPR's Melissa Block interviews Simon Henderson with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about the wider impact of the conflict in Yemen. Saudi Arabia, along with support from several nations including the United States, has been conducting airstrikes in Yemen targeting Houthi rebels.

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