Sana‘a – SABA | Written by: Political Editor
The official U.S. acknowledgment of a military defeat in Yemen signals the countdown to the decline of a military empire that had positioned itself as a global policeman across the world’s waterways.
This acknowledgment came from the second-ranking official in the U.S. administration, Vice President J.D. Vance, who stated that the era of undisputed American dominance over the seas and skies is over and now belongs to the past. He stressed that the U.S. and its military must adapt to the accelerating geopolitical shifts in the world.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also confirmed the defeat, explaining that America’s operations in Yemen failed to achieve their declared objectives, including halting Sanaa’s attacks, eliminating them, and destroying their arsenal.
This admission of defeat will have broad international implications. Most notably, it signals that America is no longer the feared giant it once was. Nations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America should interpret this as a cue to reject American dictates and its domination, and to stand firmly against its destructive, colonial ambitions. The actions of Sanaa’s forces against the American military should serve as a lesson to any country in conflict with the U.S., encouraging them to reassess their strategies accordingly.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has historically viewed victory and defeat through the lens of a real estate investor—purely in terms of profit and loss. This mentality has now shaped U.S. policy, especially since Trump entered the White House. However, what Trump and his administration have overlooked is that international relations are not governed by profit and loss alone, but rather by political balance, mutual interests, and strategic compromises.
The Americans have realized that new dynamics have emerged in modern warfare, particularly the use of low-cost drones and widely available cruise missiles that can inflict significant damage on strategic targets.
These technological changes have turned aircraft carriers and their accompanying fleets into vulnerable targets for drones and ballistic missiles—something the Americans had not anticipated. A ballistic missile and two drones, costing only a few thousand dollars, can potentially destroy an aircraft carrier worth over a billion dollars.
Thus, the rules of engagement have changed, and the U.S. must recalculate accordingly. Upon reassessment, they have come to the conclusion that they are no longer the world’s leading military power, and that a serious and alarming decline in U.S. military dominance has occurred in favor of other global forces.
Now, countries under American influence across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe may finally breathe a sigh of relief, redefine their national priorities, and step out from under the American umbrella—taking into account what Sanaa’s forces did to the U.S. Navy.
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