There is some doubt whether the US approach to Yemen-based Houthi is the right one.

The US and UK have launched a third round of strikes against the militant group -- hitting 36 targets across 13 locations.

Washington think tank Defence Priorities senior fellow Gil Barndollar told Tim Dower these strikes aren't going to end the Houthi regime.

He's sceptical they're going to change Houthi behaviour, he says the goal is to degrade their arsenal but he's not sure that's realistic.



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There is some doubt whether the US approach to Yemen-based Houthi is the right one.
The US and UK have launched a third round of strikes against the militant group -- hitting 36 targets across 13 locations.
Washington think tank Defence Priorities senior fellow Gil Barndollar told Tim Dower these strikes aren't going to end the Houthi regime.
He's sceptical they're going to change Houthi behaviour, he says the goal is to degrade their arsenal but he's not sure that's realistic.
 
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