In this episode of Order from ashes, Peter Salisbury discusses the groundbreaking research behind Beyond the Axis, which examines how Yemen’s Houthi movement sources components and builds drones despite sustained international efforts to disrupt weapons supplies. The findings challenge conventional assumptions about arms trafficking and reveal how armed groups are adapting to an increasingly globalised war economy. Peter reflects on what this means for current conflicts in the Middle East, the limits of military responses, and how policymakers can better understand the evolving relationship between technology, supply chains and modern warfare.
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