Former U.S. ambassador on Saudi Arabia's struggle to defend against Houthi attacks

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Local News · the U.S. · October 13, 2026

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To discuss the escalating war between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Ratney. He served as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration and is now a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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