Yemen's Endless Cycle of War: A Recipe for Regional Instability Yemen's army says it has recaptured key territory from Houthi fighters in the southwest of the country.
The fighting is just the latest iteration in a decades long conflict that has brought the region to its knees.
The war is characterized by internal divisions, corruption, and incompetence within Yemen's army, making it an easy target for more disciplined rebel groups like the Houthis.