The Houthis are prepared to expand their role against Israeli interests in the ongoing Middle East conflict but are learning lessons from mistakes made by Hezbollah, an expert panel said in a special webinar hosted by the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies to discuss the conflict in Lebanon this week. The Gaza war took a dramatic turn following Israel’s assassination…

In response to an alarming wave of arbitrary arrests and forced confessions of Yemeni aid workers, UN staff, foreign embassy employees, and activists, the Sana’a Center hosted a media call to discuss this growing threat to civil society. The event, held on Friday, September 27, and moderated by Daraj Media Editor Diana Moukalled explored the impact of these detentions, which…

Despite being mired in the Ukraine conflict, Russia continues to strengthen its influence in the region and nurture ties with various players, including Yemeni actors. “What happened in the Middle East after October 7 has made Russia view the whole region from a different lens,” said Michael Yakushev, a former Russian diplomat and Expert on Eurasian Affairs. On August 28,…

Are the peace talks between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group (Ansar Allah) likely to establish a framework that will allow Yemeni parties to create a durable settlement among themselves? Or has Riyadh created a fatally flawed process that concedes too much ground to the Houthis from the start, ensuring that they dominate future Yemeni talks as the stronger party?…

Ongoing human rights violations continue to prevent sustainable peace in Yemen, according to a panel of human rights lawyers, experts and activists who participated in a webinar hosted by the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies on August 14, 2024. The panel marked the one year anniversary of the Yemen Declaration for Justice and Reconciliation, a landmark treatise that articulates the…

The Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies is pleased to announce the launch of two new channels on WhatsApp and Telegram. This initiative aims to reach a broader audience, providing real-time updates on the latest developments in Yemen across various social media platforms. These channels focus on security and speed, with rapid notifications and easier access to new publications. The platforms…

Shao Zheng, the Chargé d’Affaires and acting ambassador of the Chinese Embassy to Yemen, called for an end to Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea during a call with local and international journalists. “China’s position on the Red Sea is very clear cut; it’s not ambiguous,” said Mr. Shao. “Any attacks on commercial ships in the Red…

Members of the Yemen Peace Forum (YPF) initiative, a track II youth and civil society platform, held extensive meetings in Amman with UN officials and representatives from the international community. The meetings were held as part of the Sana'a Center’s efforts to provide Yemeni youth and CSOs with the opportunity to engage with key international stakeholders, and ensure their perspective…

A delegation of senior experts from the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies undertook an advocacy mission to Geneva and Bern, Switzerland, where they met with key Swiss stakeholders involved in peacebuilding and humanitarian development in Yemen. Conducted between April 30th and May 1st, the goal of the mission was to discuss developments in the Red Sea and present the international…

A Sana’a Center delegation completed a policy tour to Washington DC and New York on March 14, where they met with US policymakers and UN member state representatives to discuss political and security developments in Yemen and the region. The visits coincide with the US assessing the repercussions of designating the Houthis (Ansar Allah) a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Group.…