In the latest episode of the “Sanctions Space” podcast, Justine Walker is joined by Edmund Fitton-Brown, senior advisor at the Counter Extremism Project and former U.K. ambassador to Yemen. They discuss the ongoing tensions in the Red Sea, the political situation in Yemen and the origin and aspirations of the Houthi group, as well as sanctions actions taken by the U.S. and others against the Houthis.

Fitton-Brown holds advisory or fellowship positions with RUSI, the Middle East Institute, The Soufan Center and New America. In addition, one of Fitton-Brown’s former roles includes being coordinator of the United Nations ISIL/Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions Monitoring Team. Read Fitton-Brown’s bio here.

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