The State of Play in Yemen

A shift has occurred in the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen. Many interpreted it as a cessation of hostilities in Yemen, or as an end to the Saudi-led air campaign. But the shift is much more nuanced and indicative of the Saudi strategy. The interplay of consecutive operations in a military campaign and the efforts to achieve a negotiated solution to the crisis are driving a change in focus, not an actual end to military operations.