US Envoy Tom Barrack Says Kinetic Reactions in Yemen Never Worked

Geopolitics13 hours ago

Saudi Arabia faces an extremely challenging situation in Yemen where traditional military strikes have not achieved their goals, stated the US ambassador to Turkiye. Speaking at the Global Security Forum in Doha, Tom Barrack, who also serves as special envoy for Syria and Iraq, said that such kinetic reactions are unlikely to produce results in the future.

The comments reflect a broader pivot in American foreign policy, with Barrack describing the US as "tending, not controlling" the Middle East. He noted that Washington has moved away from providing blanket guarantees to regional partners, instead favoring a quid pro quo framework based on mutual respect and clear expectations after past attempts to change foreign governments repeatedly failed.

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US Envoy Tom Barrack Says Kinetic Reactions in Yemen Never Worked

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