Yemen: A Land of Conflict at the Crossroads of Powers

Yemen: A Land of Conflict at the Crossroads of Powers

Humanitarian Crisis: The Yemeni Population Overlooked by the International Community
Humanitarian Crisis: The Yemeni Population Overlooked by the International Community

After more than a decade of conflict, Yemen is mired in one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Malnutrition, epidemics and water shortages persist, with nearly half of the population facing “food insecurity,” according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and 80% relying on humanitarian aid to survive. The situation ...

Houthis: What Military Power?
Houthis: What Military Power?

Since Hamas’s attack on October 7, the Houthis have carried out multiple operations in the Red Sea against Israeli and Western ships and have also launched missiles and drones into Israel. This is a way for them to show support for the people of Gaza, but it has also raised fears of a regional escalation of the conflict.   Culture of ...

The Houthis, an Iranian Proxy Unlike Any Other
The Houthis, an Iranian Proxy Unlike Any Other

Often described as a group subservient to Iran, like Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthi movement is, in fact, quite different. Although they share a common affiliation with Shiism, the Houthis (officially known as “Ansar Allah”) adhere to Zaydi Islam, unlike the Iranian Shiites who follow the Twelver doctrine. However, the ties between both ...

Houthis and Gaza: A ‘Calculated Support’ to Open Other Doors?
Houthis and Gaza: A ‘Calculated Support’ to Open Other Doors?

The Houthis’ involvement in the Gaza war is not merely an act of solidarity with Hamas. Behind their attacks on ships in the Red Sea and their declarations of support for the Palestinian cause lies a far more ambitious strategy: strengthening their position amid regional chaos and asserting their influence on the Middle East’s geopolitical ...

Natural Resources as Instruments of War
Natural Resources as Instruments of War

For decades, Yemen’s economy has been a key driver of the conflicts that have ravaged the country. Plagued by widespread poverty, heavily dependent on natural resources and hindered by inefficient governance, Yemen’s economy has been exploited by various factions, deepening internal divisions and attracting external ...

A Conflict Driven by External Powers?
A Conflict Driven by External Powers?

Yemen, the stage of a multifaceted conflict, is at the heart of geopolitical rivalries that extend beyond its borders. Between deep internal divisions, regional interventions and the involvement of foreign powers, the situation is more complex than ever. While the country struggles to overcome its North-South fractures, it is also becoming a ...