The Yemen Conundrum
The United States wants to end the war in Yemen, but given its lack of leverage over the Houthis, the few policy options it does have will likely make the situation worse.
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Why Yemen’s Truce Collapsed
At the moment, the Houthis believe they have more to gain from war than peace.
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Shabwa and Cracks in the Foundation of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council
Recent fighting in Shabwa highlights lack of unity of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, threatening its ability to present a common front against the Houthis.
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The Art of the Possible in Yemen
If the United States wants to avoid a disaster scenario in Yemen, it should shift its focus from the failed attempt to resurrect a single Yemeni state to laying the groundwork for a divided Yemen.
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The Yemeni Truce and the Long Road Ahead
Yemen’s fragile truce is being extended, but there is still a massive amount of work needed to bring the conflict to an end.
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Old Wine in New Skins: The Yemen Presidential Council
Yemen’s new presidential council was made in Saudi Arabia and backed by the UAE, which means it may struggle to find legitimacy on the ground.
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The Ramadan Cease-Fire in Yemen
An agreement is likely still a long way off in Yemen, but at least some of the parties are starting to talk, listen, and, ever so slowly, compromise.
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The U.S., the Gulf, and Yemen: A Season of Frustration
Seven years since their intervention in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE remain mired in a disaster, and they’ll need U.S. assistance to end the war.
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The UAE’s Three Strategic Interests in Yemen
The length of the war and the associated costs have led the UAE to recalibrate its position in Yemen, but influence in southern Yemen remains a key part of its regional strategy.
Tremors From Shabwa Reverberate From Abu Dhabi to Vienna
Houthi missile attacks on the UAE and U.S. military facilities expose a fragile Middle East calm.
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