Event Brief
Oct 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Michael Ratney discusses Saudi defense against Houthi attacks
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Ratney about the escalating war between Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia’s struggle to defend against Houthi attacks. Ratney served as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration and is now a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
WHO: Amna Nawaz and Michael Ratney
WHAT: Amna Nawaz interviewed Michael Ratney about Saudi Arabia’s defense against Houthi attacks.
WHEN: Reported Oct 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: The discussion focused on the escalating war between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
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