Co-Founder of the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies and its former Executive Director (2014-2022). One of Yemen’s most prominent political and human rights activists, Al-Madhaji’s research and writing on Yemen is regularly published by the Sana’a Center and other media outlets and academic platforms. He is a commentator on Yemeni affairs for Arabic media.
Maged's latest contributions
The Yemen Review Quarterly: April-June 2024
Houthi intelligence arrested dozens of local and international aid workers and UN and non-government organization (NGO) staff in early June, alleging they were part of a US-Israeli conspiracy to … Read more
The Yemen Review Quarterly: January-March 2024
Yemen’s political and economic situation worsened in the first months of the year as the impacts of the Red Sea crisis, which began in November, began to manifest themselves. Peace talks between … Read more
US and UK Strike Houthi Targets in Yemen: Reaction from Sana’a Center Experts
The United States and Britain carried out air and missile strikes against Houthi targets in the early hours of January 12, following two months of Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red … Read more
Yemen’s Future after Saudi-Houthi Agreement with Maged Al Madhaji
What does Saudi Arabia want now that it is close to making a deal with the Houthis? Where would a potential agreement leave its allies? Has Riyadh lost its influence and reputation after 8 years of … Read more
The Red Sea Front – The Yemen Review, November and December 2023
Executive Summary
Houthi military action in the Red Sea escalated dramatically during November and December, as the group announced the creation of a ‘third front’ against Israel in retaliation for … Read more