Saudi Arabia began military operations against its neighbor Yemen late Wednesday, as the kingdom has support from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The crisis in Yemen is about more than just putting a halt to the rebellion that has been raging in the country. Anadolu News Agency from Turkey interviewed Sijbren de Jong about the broader implications.
The full interview can be read here.