About Us
Our Vision
A stable and prosperous Yemen, shaped by inclusive policies, local knowledge, and collaboration.
Our Values
Independence · Rigor · Inclusion · Local Ownership
Our Mission
As an independent Yemeni think tank, we advance knowledge production with excellence, amplify local voices, and bridge policy divides through dialogue to reclaim Yemeni narratives and create inclusive solutions.
About Us
The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies is a Yemeni independent think tank that generates knowledge and shapes policy on Yemen and the region. Established in 2014, the Center has earned credibility through its independence, quality of analysis, and ability to engage across political divides. Its work is grounded in strong networks that reach from local communities and political actors in Yemen to regional capitals and international policy circles.
The Center’s unique position allows it to work through three interconnected pillars. It produces and advances locally-driven knowledge, keeping Yemeni perspectives and narratives at the forefront of policy debates. It engages in multi-track diplomacy at Track 1.5 and Track 2 levels, drawing on its trusted relationships and insider access to support dialogue and identify openings for peace. And it convenes diverse Yemeni voices across political, civic, and social divides, sustaining inclusive spaces and building momentum for meaningful change.
This work is anchored in four thematic areas that reflect the complexity of Yemen’s challenges. On political transformation and inclusive peace, the Center engages with conflict dynamics, governance reform, and the inclusive participation of political actors, women, youth, and civic society. On transitional justice and reconciliation, we advance victim-centered, locally rooted approaches that address structural grievances and build political momentum for justice. On economic stabilization and recovery, we inform monetary and fiscal policy, private sector engagement, and the link between humanitarian aid and long-term development. And on environment, climate, and sustainable resources, we bring conflict-sensitive, locally grounded analysis to questions of resource management, green justice, and climate finance.
The Sana’a Center is led by a group of Yemeni and international professionals, united by a shared commitment to Yemen’s peace and prosperity. Our staff operates across regional and international arenas, bringing together the diverse expertise and perspectives that make the Sana’a Center a trusted voice in building an inclusive and stable Yemen. This combination of independence, access, and commitment has made us a trusted actor in efforts to steer Yemen away from cycles of conflict and toward an inclusive and stable future.
Locally-Driven Knowledge Production
We seek to generate and amplify Yemeni-led research that keeps local narratives and perspectives at the forefront of national and international policy debates, in collaboration with established Yemeni scholars, emerging talent, and the next generation of researchers and analysts.
Inclusive Policy Dialogue
We are committed to convening diverse Yemeni voices alongside regional and international actors to build shared understanding, bridge political divides, and translate collective priorities into impactful policy.
Private Diplomacy & Strategic Outreach
We foster strategic engagement across political lines, opening entry points for dialogue, connecting actors, and ensuring that local perspectives shape diplomatic processes and global discourse on Yemen.
