Tawfeek Al-Ganad has worked as a writer and editor for various Yemeni and Arab news outlets, including Al Joumhoria, Al Masdar, and Assafir. As a researcher Tawfeek has led several studies regarding Yemen’s political history and contemporary gender-based issues in education. He holds a bachelor of arts in history from Sana’a University.
Tawfeek's latest contributions
The Government of Last Chances: Risks and Priorities for Yemen’s New Cabinet
Since 2011, governments in Yemen have been formed based on power sharing rather than electoral entitlement, with ministerial quotas for political parties. The first such government, established under … Read more
Yemen’s History of Political Alliances and Lessons for the Future
Alliances are a common phenomenon in Yemen, deeply rooted in the country’s political life and social structures. Yemeni tribes, for example, often form alliances for protection and defense that are … Read more
The Bride of the Red Sea: A Century of Transformation in Hudaydah
Hudaydah has long served as a battlefield for those seeking control over Yemen. Since the 15th century, various empires, including the Portuguese, the Mamluks, the Ottomans, and the British, have … Read more
The Israel-Iran War – Reaction from Sana’a Center Experts
The Middle East is undergoing profound shifts following the Israeli strikes on Iran. These developments have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the Islamic Republic, particularly … Read more
Yemen’s Parliament: A Legislative Authority in a Retirement Home
Yemen’s parliament has come to resemble a retirement home. Elections for the legislature were last held 22 years ago on April 27, 2003. Since then, 60 Members of Parliament (MPs), or 20 percent, have … Read more
