Pakistan’s Confrontation with the Houthis: A Risky Gamble

Pakistan has entered into a direct confrontation with the Houthi rebels of Yemen by establishing a defense deal with Saudi Arabia. The Houthis are considered a staunch adversary of Saudi Arabia, and the kingdom’s entire defense structure is challenged by the Houthis. The Houthis are perceived as the biggest enemy of Saudi Arabia in the entire Middle East. Following the Saudi-Pakistan defense deal, questions are being raised about whether Pakistan will engage in war with the Houthi rebels to protect Saudi Arabia, especially considering that even superpowers like the United States and Israel are hesitant to clash with them.