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May 3, 2017

The Yemen War, Media, and Propaganda

By Afrah Nasser

Yemeni media is one of the most affected aspects in the raging war in Yemen. In an unprecedented case, a Houthi-controlled court issued a death sentence earlier in April, against journalist Yahya al-Joubayhy, for being a “Saudi spy,” reflecting a glimpse of the risks Yemeni media workers endure.

Yemen

In the News

May 1, 2017

Schwedler Quoted by Krautreporter on the Civil War in Yemen

By Jillian Schwedler

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Yemen

MENASource

Apr 26, 2017

The Endless Battle in Taiz

By Maysaa Shuja al Deen

Taiz is the site of the longest-running battle ground in the Yemen war, which began when Houthi forces took over the city on March 25, 2015. Initially, the Houthis were confronted by peaceful demonstrations which they repressed heavily, killing six demonstrators in the process. The situation rapidly developed into armed conflict when the war erupted […]

Yemen

New Atlanticist

Apr 25, 2017

Russia and the UAE: Friends with Benefits

By Theodore Karasik and Giorgio Cafiero

Russia’s deepening engagement in the Middle East is a positive development from the United Arab Emirates’ perspective. The Emiratis, with their unique relationship with the Kremlin, are trying to resolve regional security challenges that threaten their interests. More importantly, the Emiratis’ relationship with the Kremlin could help the UAE become an important interlocutor in efforts […]

International Organizations
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Apr 24, 2017

Khoury Quoted by Just Security on Yemen and al-Qaeda

By Nabeel Khoury

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Yemen

In the News

Apr 20, 2017

Khoury Joins i24 News to Discuss the US Role in the War in Yemen

By Nabeel Khoury

Watch the full interview here.

Yemen

In the News

Apr 11, 2017

Khoury Joins the Mimi Geerges Show to Discuss the US Role in Yemen

By Nabeel Khoury

Watch the full interview here.

Yemen

In the News

Apr 7, 2017

Khoury Joins the BBC to Discuss the US and UK Role in the Saudi-Led Campaign in Yemen

By Nabeel Khoury

Listen to the full interview here.

Saudi Arabia
Yemen

MENASource

Apr 4, 2017

Winning Yemen, but at What Price?

By Tarek Radwan

The Hudayda (also spelled Hodeida) port receives about 70 percent of all imports and humanitarian assistance shipments to the poorest country in the Middle East, wracked by decades of on-and-off conflict and standing at the precipice of famine thanks to the most recent conflict between the rebels and those backing President Abdrabbo Mansour Hadi, including the […]

Yemen

In the News

Mar 24, 2017

Pham Joins VOA to Discuss the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and Northern Nigeria

By J. Peter Pham

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East Africa
Nigeria
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Experts

Expert

Jon Wilks

Distinguished Fellow, Transatlantic Project

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Crisis Management

Fellow

Osamah Al Rawhani

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Middle East Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

Fellow

Khaled H. Alyemany

Former Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

Arabic Middle East