Yemen's STC Emerges as Counterterrorism Linchpin

In this episode, we break down how Yemen's Southern Transitional Council has become a frontline force against Al-Qaeda and ISIS, leveraging its local legitimacy and Security Belt Forces to shape both domestic power and the Presidential Leadership Council. In this episode, we also explore why the STC’s role near the Bab el Mandeb strait makes it a potential guardian of vital global trade routes, and how Western support must balance counterterrorism priorities with serious concerns over human rights and civic freedoms.

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