Yemen's Cycle of Violence: A Pattern of Escalation The latest fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels in Yemen has sparked fears that the country is sliding back toward full scale war.
The escalation began with a new wave of Houthi attacks on government held areas, including the strategic port city of Makha and the province of Marib.
The involvement of Saudi Arabia in backing Yemen's government has raised concerns about regional interference in Yemen's internal conflict.