The dust has settled quickly in the Marib-Shabwah energy corridor due to the vigorous and pragmatic actions of all key actors. Shabwah tribes are looking opportunistically at the strengthened presence…
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US diplomacy played a crucial role in pushing both the Houthis and the Gulf coalition into a reaching an agreement in Sweden. Outgoing US Ambassador to Yemen Matthew Tueller engaged…
Three months have passed since Mohamed Zamam was appointed governor of the Central Bank of Yemen (CBY). In an effort to calm markets, his initial actions have emphasized continuity. First,…
The Central Bank of Yemen (CBY), once one of Yemen’s comparatively functional government institutions, has become highly politicized since 2015 amid the country’s civil war. This trend has accelerated since…
Following celebrations of South Yemen’s 14 October revolution, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) – a UAE-backed separatist organization – has dramatically increased its activity in Shabwah and Hadramawt provinces. STC…