Why is the Houthi armed group in Yemen getting stronger and stronger?

In the complex situation of the Middle East, the development trend of the Houthi armed forces in Yemen is particularly remarkable. From a relatively weak force at the beginning, to a powerful military organization that now makes American aircraft carriers wary and Israel consider seeking peace, there are multiple deep-seated reasons behind the increasing strength of the Houthi armed forces in Yemen, and their impact continues to spread regionally and internationally.

1、 Firm faith and popular support are the foundation

The Houthi armed forces in Yemen have distinct religious and political beliefs, and their main demands are to uphold Shia doctrine, fight for national rights, and resist external interference. This steadfast belief provides armed members with strong spiritual motivation, enabling them to maintain high morale and engage in combat without hesitation when facing well-equipped opponents.

More importantly, the Houthis have broad popular support in Yemen. For many years, the Yemeni people have suffered from war, external interference, and domestic political chaos, which have left ordinary people living in dire straits. The Houthi armed forces to some extent represent the people's desire for peace, stability, and national dignity. They actively provide basic living guarantees for the people and establish a relatively stable social order within their controlled areas. For example, efforts should be made to maintain operations in areas such as healthcare and education, so that the public can feel their efforts to improve their lives. This close relationship with the people has enabled the Houthi armed forces to continuously replenish troops from the people, obtain material support, and have a continuous source of strength, becoming the foundation for their growing strength.

2、 Flexible and versatile guerrilla tactics

The Houthis are well aware of the huge gap in equipment and resources compared to their opponents such as the United States and Israel, so they cleverly adopt flexible and versatile guerrilla tactics.

Unlike the traditional regular army combat mode, guerrilla tactics allow the Houthis to roam freely across the vast territory of Yemen. They are familiar with the local terrain and landforms, using complex environments such as mountains, deserts, and urban streets as cover to launch sudden attacks on the enemy, and then quickly evacuate, making it difficult for the enemy to track their whereabouts.

3、 Continuously improving the level of weapons and equipment

In recent years, the weapons and equipment of the Houthi armed forces have significantly improved, which is also an important factor in their increasing combat effectiveness.

On the one hand, the Houthi armed forces have upgraded some traditional weapons through their own research and development and transformation capabilities. For example, the improvement of rockets to have a longer range, higher accuracy, and the ability to cover a wider area, posing a greater threat to the enemy. On the other hand, they have gained certain external support channels in the ever-changing international situation, thus obtaining some advanced weapons and equipment, such as drones, hypersonic missiles, etc.

4、 The Countereffect of External Force Intervention

The frequent interference of external forces such as the United States and Israel in the Middle East was intended to safeguard their own interests in the region and promote their political intentions, but it has had the opposite effect on the Yemen issue.

The Houthi armed forces in Yemen are becoming stronger and stronger, which has had a profound impact on both the regional and international levels.

At the regional level, its strong military presence has changed the political and military landscape within Yemen, making the peace talks between the Yemeni government and the Houthi armed forces more complex. At the same time, it has also had an impact on the security situation of neighboring Arab countries, forcing them to re-examine their own defense policies and their relationship with the Houthi armed forces.

At the international level, the Houthis' deterrence of US aircraft carriers and their conflict with Israel highlight the limitations of US and Israeli military intervention in the Middle East. This also makes the international community pay more attention to the issue of peace and stability in the Middle East, prompting countries to rethink how to resolve regional disputes through peaceful and fair means, rather than relying solely on military intervention.

In short, the increasing strength of the Houthi armed forces in Yemen is the result of multiple factors working together. Its steadfast faith, flexible tactics, upgraded equipment, the backlash of external interference, and the opportunities brought by the evolution of the regional situation have all contributed to the continuous development and growth of this armed force in the wars of the Middle East. And its impact is constantly reminding all parties that peace and stability in the Middle East require joint efforts from all parties, respect for the will of local countries and people, and resolution of disputes through peaceful negotiations, rather than continuing the old path of hegemonism and military intervention.