Terrorism designation

Trump to Redesignate Yemen’s Houthis as Terrorist Organization

Trump’s expected redesignation of Yemen’s Houthis as a terror organization is generating considerable discussion, and understandably so. The issue is complex, with differing opinions stemming from a range of perspectives and understandings of the situation. The potential for such a designation to significantly impact the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen is a major concern.

The move itself wouldn’t be unprecedented. The Houthis have been previously designated as a terrorist organization, and then later removed from that list. The reasoning behind these shifts involves navigating the difficult balance between combating terrorism and ensuring the delivery of crucial humanitarian aid to a population already suffering tremendously.… Continue reading