Business Insider: These maps show what could happen next in Yemen — and how it could impact global politics
As Saudi Arabia and its coalition of partner Sunni states intervenes in the growing war within Yemen, the south Arabian country is taking on major geopolitical significance.
The conflict in Yemen is the the largest and most dangerous escalation in an ongoing series of proxy-battles between Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shiite Iran. Unlike other conflicts between the two regional powers in Syria and Iraq, however, Yemen is directly in Saudi Arabia's backyard. Increased instability there could threaten the Saudi Kingdom, which is why Riyad has directly intervened in the conflict.
WNU Editor: These maps are not help much of a help in giving an idea on what may happen next .... but it shows accurately where Yemen is positioned in the Middle East, the demographics and sectarian divisions in Yemen, and the countries that are now involved in this conflict.
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