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Military and Security
The Yemen Review Quarterly: April-June 2024 Military and Security

July 15, 2024 Yemen Review section

William Clough

In assessing the situation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in early April, one might have said Operations Prosperity Guardian and Aspides, the US- and EU-led coalitions tasked with defending the seas from Houthi attacks on commercial vessels, were achieving their declared goals. Attacks on ships were down, and Pentagon officials even speculated that the Houthis could be…
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Batarfi’s Death and Al-Qaeda in Yemen’s New Emir: What Comes Next?
Batarfi’s Death and Al-Qaeda in Yemen’s New Emir: What Comes Next?

May 31, 2024 Analysis

Assim al-Sabri

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) made a surprise announcement on March 10, 2024, publicizing the death of its leader, Khaled Batarfi, and the appointment of Saad al-Awlaqi as his successor. Al-Qaeda’s official statement, delivered by jihadist leader Khabib al-Sudani, did not disclose any details about the manner of Batarfi’s death. This might be the first time that news of…
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The Role of the Judiciary in Achieving Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in Yemen
The Role of the Judiciary in Achieving Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in Yemen

May 15, 2024 Publications

Mohammed Al-shuwaiter

An almost decade-long conflict has severely impacted Yemen's judiciary, weakening its already fragile infrastructure and further undermining its competence and credibility. Additionally, the judiciary has faced political polarization, diminishing trust in its neutrality and casting doubt on its ability to handle politically sensitive cases associated with transitional justice post-conflict. Notwithstanding the challenges, efforts must be exerted for the judiciary to…
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Protect Yemen’s Path to Peace

The Sana'a Center Editorial Protect Yemen’s Path to Peace

April 9, 2024 Yemen Review section

Just six months ago, backchannel Saudi-Houthi peace talks were nearing their conclusion. The basic outlines of a deal were known to government parties and the external players involved in the Yemeni crisis. Many objected to its terms, but Saudi Arabia’s stranglehold over the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) made it feel like a fait accompli. Members of the PLC doubted that…
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Politics and Diplomacy
The Yemen Review Quarterly: January-March 2024 Politics and Diplomacy

April 9, 2024 Yemen Review section

Ned Whalley

The political situation in Yemen has been completely upended by the regional and domestic fallout wrought by Houthi attacks on maritime shipping and the conflict in Gaza. Peace talks between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group (Ansar Allah) are now on hold indefinitely, and the future of a seemingly imminent deal is now unclear. Attacks on vessels transiting the Red…
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Red Sea Attacks Provoke International Response

Red Sea Attacks Provoke International Response

December 27, 2023 Yemen Review section

The Houthi group (Ansar Allah) has thrust Yemen into the international limelight and put regional politics in turmoil with an escalating series of high-profile attacks on Red Sea shipping. The Houthis have launched dozens of drones and missiles at ships since October and captured the commercial ship Galaxy Leader in a striking airborne commando raid (see Military section). Declaring solidarity…
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Houthis Visit Riyadh as Bilateral Talks Move Forward

Houthis Visit Riyadh as Bilateral Talks Move Forward

November 20, 2023 Yemen Review section

A Houthi delegation arrived in Riyadh for discussions with Omani and Saudi officials on September 14, the first time Houthi representatives have publicly visited the Saudi capital since the war in Yemen began. The bilateral talks now appear to be moving rapidly toward the announcement of an agreement. The Houthi delegation met with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, and…
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Houthi Missiles and Drones Target Israel

Houthi Missiles and Drones Target Israel

November 20, 2023 Yemen Review section

The outbreak of conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on October 7 galvanized Houthi forces, who have used their strategic position on the Red Sea to threaten Israeli and US forces in the region – or at least give their supporters the impression that they are doing so. This culminated on October 31, when Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea…
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Prime Minister Denies Allegations of Government Corruption

Prime Minister Denies Allegations of Government Corruption

November 20, 2023 Yemen Review section

Prime Minister Maeen Abdelmalek Saaed denied allegations of corruption against his government made in a parliamentary report during a press conference on September 4. The alleged violations include mismanagement and corruption amounting to YR2.8 trillion (approximately US$1.9 billion) across the electricity, energy, telecommunications, and financial sectors. Saaed attacked the report of a parliament fact-finding committee, calling the accusations malicious and…
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Yemen International Forum 2023 Report

Yemen International Forum 2023 Report

October 30, 2023 Main Publications

The Yemen International Forum (YIF) began life as an ambitious if improbable idea. The aim was to have a forum conceived and implemented by Yemenis that would provide a powerful platform for bringing together as many elements of Yemeni society as possible, along with international actors, to discuss the country’s manifold problems. By attempting to build a common vision among…
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