Why Let the Yemen War Bleed Our Military Stockpiles?

Why Let the Yemen War Bleed Our Military Stockpiles?

Foreign Affairs Why Let the Yemen War Bleed Our Military Stockpiles? When DoD insiders are worried, you know something is wrong. Credit: MOHAMMED HUWAIS/AFP via Getty Images It is one thing for critics of U.S. military interventions abroad to say that a bombing campaign against the Houthis is wasteful and could put national security at risk—it’s another when military officials and their supporters in Congress say so. Chalk it up to the growing …

Why Allow the Yemen War to Deplete Our Military Stockpiles?

Concerns are growing within the U.S. military about the ongoing campaign against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Critics, including military officials and some lawmakers, are questioning the effectiveness and sustainability of the U.S. involvement in this conflict. They argue that the U.S. is using too many valuable resources on a relatively small militant group, especially when larger threats loom, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Recent re…