Q&A: Should the US fight the Houthis & will Merz be forced out?

E90 - Q&A: Should the US fight the Houthis & will Merz be forced out?

Published: September 24, 2026

Duration: 24:39

Saudi Arabia wants to take the fight to the Houthis, so why is Washington so reluctant to help? Christiane and Jamie unpack what's holding the US back, and what it means for the relationship if America is no longer willing to act as Saudi Arabia's security guarantor. Could Riyadh start looking to Europe, or even China, for better protection from Iran and its proxies?

They also tackle a challenge from a listener who asks why Jamie is so focused on the threat from China and Russia - when the US and Israel stand accused of devastating actions...