Khaled Batarfi
Political analyst specialising in Saudi foreign policy, offering perspective on Yemen, regional security implications, and the Houthis' impact on Red Sea shipping and Saudi interests.
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Jan 10, 2026 • 25min
What are Saudi Arabia's plans in southern Yemen?
Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, shares insights on Riyadh's strategy concerning southern Yemen's dynamics. Farea al-Muslimi discusses the Southern Transitional Council's loss of power and risks of instability from shifting alliances. Matthew Bryza delves into the STC's frustrations and the complex motivations behind their actions. They explore public sentiment on independence versus unity, and the challenges facing negotiations in Riyadh, stressing the importance of security and the role of external influences.
Mar 21, 2026 • 26min
Will the Houthis join Iran in its war against the US and Israel?
Rockford Weitz, maritime security expert on shipping chokepoints; Khaled Batarfi, analyst of Saudi foreign policy; Farea al-Muslimi, Yemen and regional dynamics researcher. They explore Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb and asymmetric naval threats. They discuss why Houthis may hesitate to escalate, recent US strikes and impacts on insurance, rerouting and global trade.
