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How Houthi attacks are testing Saudi Arabia's defenses
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How Houthi attacks are testing Saudi Arabia's defenses

In this ‘ask ian,’ Ian Bremmer explains how the US blockade of Iran and Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia are driving disruptions of global energy and shipping across the Middle East.

Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026.
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Houthis strike deep into Saudi Arabia, Cockroach Janta Party activists released, Trump claims energy ceasefire reached between Russia and Ukraine

Attacks by the Houthis in Saudi Arabia over the weekend killed over a dozen people, including a US citizen, and injured hundreds of others.

In memory of Moose
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In memory of Moose

In this special edition of “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer reflects on the life and passing of his beloved dog, Moose.

France to send troops to Saudi Arabia, “Cockroaches” in India mobilize against elections chief, Xi to send pandas to Atlanta
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France to send troops to Saudi Arabia, “Cockroaches” in India mobilize against elections chief, Xi to send pandas to Atlanta

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that the country plans to help Saudi Arabia protect energy infrastructure from escalating Houthi attacks.

MBS headlines at the first ever Riyadh Comedy Festival!!!
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MBS headlines at the first ever Riyadh Comedy Festival!!!

Louis CK and Jimmy Carr can't even come close to this. #PUPPETREGIME

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud hold a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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As diplomatic thaw continues, Saudi Arabia and Iran exchange ambassadors

The rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran continued this week when the two Middle East powers exchanged ambassadors for the first time in seven years. This comes after they reopened embassies in each other's capitals over the past few months as part of a groundbreaking detente.

A demonstrator gestures after demonstrators set an office of the Congress building on fire during a protest demanding the resignation of President Alejandro Giammattei, in Guatemala City, Guatemala November 21, 2020.
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What We’re Watching: Guatemala slips into crisis, Bibi slips into Saudi Arabia,Trump slips out of Open Skies