This week, Lobo Institute experts were back in the national conversation on two major storylines: the escalating Saudi-Houthi conflict following the Riyadh airport attack, and the debate over satellite support to Ukraine. Here’s where to catch their latest analysis.
ABC News | October 13, 2026
Lobo Institute co-founder Mick Mulroy joined ABC News to discuss the “very serious” escalation following deadly strikes on a Saudi airport amid the broader war with Iran.
PBS NewsHour | October 14, 2026
Former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Lobo Institute expert Michael Ratney spoke with Amna Nawaz about Saudi Arabia’s struggle to defend against intensifying Houthi attacks.
ABC News | October 14, 2026
Michael Ratney also joined ABC News to discuss the U.S. response after Saudi Arabia threatened a “serious response” to the deadly attack on its airport.
CBS News | October 15, 2026
Ratney joined CBS News’ “The Daily Report” to explain the Houthi threat in the wake of the Riyadh airport attack.
ABC News | October 16, 2026
Mick Mulroy returned to ABC News to break down why satellite support, namely Starlink, is “very critical” to Ukraine, and what disruptions in that service could mean for the war effort.
As always, thanks for following along – more from our team next week.
