REVISED VERSION | The Yemen War After Ukraine: Searching for a permanent Ceasefire Amid Evolving Gulf Region Ties

On the road towards ceasefire and stabilization, the role of Middle Eastern and global players is fundamental. However, following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the relationship between the United States and some of its allies in the Gulf, especially the UAE and Saudi Arabia, have significantly been challenged. Abu Dhabi and Riyadh aim to preserve significant economic ties with Russia, as post-oil diversification has also enhanced the diversification of alliances in the Gulf.

How have the character and context of the Yemen war changed over the last year? Where to start to design a viable conflict resolution path? To what extent is the Houthis’ relationship with Iran stronger or weaker than before? Is it possible to insulate Yemen from rising political tensions between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the US?

THE YEMEN WAR AFTER UKRAINE:

SEARCHING FOR A PERMANENT CEASEFIRE

AMID EVOLVING GULF REGION TIES

NADWA AL DAWSARI

Non-resident Scholar, Middle East Institute

AHMED NAGI

Non-resident Scholar, Malcom H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center

SANAM VAKIL

Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow, MENA Programme, Chatham House

Chair

ELEONORA ARDEMAGNI

Associate Research Fellow, ISPI