Sana’a Center Co-Executive Director for Policy and Partnerships and the former Deputy Executive Director (2017-2023). Al-Rawhani is a regular commentator on Yemeni affairs for Arabic and English media. He is a Chevening alumnus and holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the School of Policy Studies at the University of Bristol.
Osamah's latest contributions
Made in KSA: The Risks of an Imposed Presidential Council
Since President Abdo Rabbu Mansour Hadi stepped aside in early April, the overwhelming consensus among Yemenis has been “good riddance.” Replacing Hadi with a presidential council was doubtless the … Read more
Redefining What Peace in Yemen Means and How to Achieve it
Yemenis are losing hope that the warring parties are capable of reaching a peace agreement that can pave the way for a new political transition process. Since the signing of the Stockholm Agreement … Read more
Houthi Coronavirus Coverup Unleashes Death, Suffering as Yemen Marks Eid
The COVID-19 virus is rapidly spreading in northern Yemen and the response of Houthi authorities – to publicly deny this reality and silence those who contradict them – has ensured vastly more … Read more
Transitional Government in Post-Conflict Yemen
This policy brief offers recommendations to maximize the effectiveness of governance in post-conflict Yemen – whatever the composition or structure of the government. It presents three case studies … Read more
The Need to Build State Legitimacy in Yemen
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has severely strained state legitimacy in the country. Legitimacy, a key component of state sovereignty, reflects a “social contract” between the state and the people it … Read more
