Yemen

  • Jun 8, 2015
  • 2 min read

Saudi strategy in Yemen risks further escalation

The Huthis fired a Scud missile into Saudi Arabia shortly after agreeing to UN-brokered peace talks

Yemen
  • May 28, 2015
  • 7 min read

Oil sector damage will slow Yemen's recovery

While small by regional standards, Yemen's oil and gas resources are highly significant for its economy

Yemen
  • May 22, 2015
  • 2 min read

Anti-Shia attacks set to rise in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh's campaign against Yemen's Huthi rebels has stoked sectarian tensions against the kingdom's own Shia minority

Saudi Arabia
  • May 21, 2015
  • 2 min read

UN Yemen talks unlikely to end conflict in near term

Although the conflict is in stalemate, neither the Saudi-led coalition nor the Huthis are ready to stop fighting

Yemen
  • May 20, 2015
  • 2 min read

Yemen conflict escalates after ceasefire

Despite the escalation, the risk of direct regional conflict remains low

Yemen
  • May 13, 2015
  • 2 min read

Yemen ceasefire will be brief as stalemate persists

Fighting has reduced significantly following the start of the cease-fire yesterday

Yemen
  • May 8, 2015
  • 2 min read

Yemen ceasefire is a distant prospect

Riyadh has signalled that it is ready to a hold a humanitarian ceasefire -- but has also warned of further bombing

Yemen
  • May 5, 2015
  • 6 min read

Yemen intervention carries major risks for Egypt

Egyptian troops would play a significant role in any major ground offensive by the coalition fighting the Huthi rebels

Egypt