A new scenario for proxy war: Yemen
Published on Monday, March 30, 2015 | Updated on Monday, March 30, 2015
A new scenario for proxy war: Yemen
Summary
Yemen is in the grip of its most severe crisis in years, as the possibility of a proxy war between Iran and Saudi Arabia to control the country is increasing after Saudi Arabia’s direct military intervention. The evolution of the situation in Yemen could greatly exacerbate regional tensions, triggering fragmentation and social unrest in the region.
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Authors
Alvaro Ortiz
BBVA Research - Head of Analysis with Big Data
Tomasa Rodrigo
BBVA Research - Lead Economist