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Erik Sperling of Just Foreign Policy joins the show to talk about how the war in Gaza has affected the Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen. Sperling disagrees with some recent reports that the Houthi attacks on Israeli ships have put their peace plan with Saudi Arabia at risk. He and Scott discuss the geopolitical dynamics at play. 

Discussed on the show:

• “Yemen peace plan at risk over Houthi attacks in shipping channels, says US” (The Guardian)

Erik Sperling is the Executive Director of Just Foreign Policy. Follow him on Twitter @ErikSperling

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