Elisabeth Kendall
@Dr_E_Kendall
The Mistress/President of Girton College, Cambridge University. Arabist & Middle East specialist (militant jihad; Yemen; Arabic poetry). No ivory towers here...
Out today @EngelsbergIdeas: I have written an explainer on #Yemen's Houthis & the Red Sea attacks ▪️Who are the #Houthis & what do they want? ▪️What is the link to #Israel-#Gaza? ▪️What is #Iran's role? ▪️Can they be reined in? ▪️How likely is all-out war? engelsbergideas.com/essays/the-hou…
#Yemen & the #RedSea are back in the spotlight. Here's my very brief take on #Israel's renewed bombing of #Houthi-held ports & a power station; and the resumption of attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
Excellent observations by @BashaReport. Counter-Terrorism pros consistently under-estimate the power of #Arabic #poetry to spread ideology. #Yemen's #Houthis will never be stopped while they continue to push cultural buttons & churn out catchy numbers like this. @techvsterrorism
"I Drew My Sword" and the Globalization of Jihadist Houthi Chants: How a Zamil Crossed Into Mainstream Culture The zamil, a traditional Yemeni form of poetic chant often associated with masculinity and valor, especially during times of war, has taken on a new life in the digital…
Following the record seizure (750+ tons) of munitions & hardware sent by #Iran to #Yemen's #Houthis, US Central Command's General Kurilla said "We commend the legitimate government forces of Yemen" - and herein lies another problem for America and its allies: The National…
Reports of armed clashes in east #Yemen's #Mahra between pro-Houthi elements & gov forces following arrest of #Houthi leader M. Ahmad Ali al-Zayidi الزايدي who *allegedly* tried to cross into #Oman illegally with documents & specialist comms equipment. At least 1 dead, 3 injured
Now I know what's meant by live music! We were thrilled to host the launch of @TimBonifaceJazz's new album "Psalter: Themes for Peace" @GirtonCollege @Cambridge_Uni. Starring the world's coolest chaplain, Rev Dr Tim, alongside #jazz heavyweights James Pearson (Girton Musician in…
Cheers to all our fantastic new graduates at @GirtonCollege, @Cambridge_Uni!
An impactful university event — the annual awarding of Honorary Degrees (more to follow) — with the wonderful heads of Girton (Lis Kendall), Homerton (Simon Woolley), and St John’s (Heather Hancock) – great event, insightful conversations, and some laughs during the breaks!…
What levers does #Iran still have? Launching missiles against US bases; (possibly) racing to nuclear breakout; mobilising #Yemen's #Houthis & Iraqi militias; plotting cyber attacks; disrupting #Hormuz... BUT there's one lever that's rarely mentioned: supporting (Sunni) #jihad.…
The women rowers at @GirtonCollege @Cambridge_Uni demonstrate their extraordinary strength!
Here's my latest on the #Israel-#Iran conflict for TV news in India. It's getting harder to imagine any route to de-escalation without regime change in #Iran. To watch the whole interview, go to youtu.be/IsJ2irnRK20
UN Envoy to #Yemen briefed #SecurityCouncil today. First, the good news: the #RedSea is relatively calm, the main road between Aden & Sanaa has reopened, & regional actors agree that a negotiated settlement is the best way forward. But otherwise it's grim: ▪️1year since #Houthis…
#AlQaeda in #Yemen releases new 34-minute video "Incite the Believers" starring its leader Sa'd 'Atif al-'Awlaqi ▪️Features harrowing footage of flattened #Gaza, dead babies, grieving mothers, starving children ▪️Calls on Muslims in America to take revenge by targeting US leaders…
I talked to Haaretz about why defeating Yemen’s Houthis is so difficult and why bombings and assassinations are unlikely to work long term.
Why is it proving such a challenge for #Israel & #America to defeat #Yemen's #Houthis? I and Inbal Nissam-Louvton were interviewed for Haaretz. haaretz.com/israel-news/20…
