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Yemen's Government Needs the Tribes to Confront the Houthis: Will They Join?
Yemen's internationally recognised government has launched the "Yemen Dawn" military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthis, but its success hinges on whether powerful tribes in Houthi-held areas can be persuaded to switch sides. Many tribes remain wary, recalling past uprisings that were crushed without sufficient government support, and are waiting to see whether limited battlefield gains can become lasting victories.
