‘Yemen became a kind of Vietnam for Saudi Arabia’ — Dr. Mehmet Rakipoglu

The Houthis have warned against joining Saudi military action. Does activating the Mecca Pact put Turkey and Pakistan on course for war?

Political scientist Dr. Mehmet Rakipoglu discusses Ankara’s strategy, Houthi missile and drone capabilities, and the risks of widening the Yemen conflict. He argues that activating the pact does not mean automatic deployment and distinguishes between sending troops to Saudi Arabia and sending them into Yemen.