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.
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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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Under Pressure, the Houthis May Once Again Turn to Iran
If the Houthis believe their military offensive in Marib is in danger, they will likely look to the only real ally they have, Iran.
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Saudi Arabia’s Patriot Buys: The Political Aspects of Missile Defense
As the kingdom faces mounting insecurity, it has alienated most of its security guarantors and weapons suppliers in the West.
Yemen: Diplomats Redouble Efforts But Lack of Leverage on Houthis Undermines Impact
Over the year, there were some small steps forward on Yemen. But as diplomatic efforts continue in 2022, there will still be no quick fix to end the war.
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