Yemen
Yemeni factions will likely fail to agree on a truce
The UN chief travels to Sweden as talks turn to a truce in the key port city of Hodeidah
YemenYemen peace talks will see modest progress
President Hadi’s government and the Huthis have both sent delegations to Sweden for UN-sponsored peace talks
YemenBlockage of UN resolution may jeopardise Yemen talks
A UK-drafted resolution has been shelved under apparent pressure from the United States, among others
YemenAn end to Huthi rockets facilitates Yemen peace talks
Huthi fighters have promised to end crossborder rocket and drone attacks into Saudi Arabia
YemenProspects for the Gulf states in 2019
Finances will improve throughout the year, and the Khashoggi fallout may spur regional policy shifts
Gulf statesAbu Dhabi may push Riyadh to deal over Yemen
In a reversal, coalition-backed forces have stepped back from their offensive against the port city of Hodeida
YemenRiyadh may agree to Yemen talks, but in its own time
Western governments want Riyadh to pursue peace talks, but the latter will seek a victory before coming to the table
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh will likely miss a US deadline on a Yemen truce
Riyadh said it would continue airstrikes without US help in refuelling ahead of a deadline to end fighting
Saudi Arabia
