Author: Rafat Al-Akhali / Political Geography: Yemen

Author:: Zaid Ali Basha and Rafat Al-Akhali
Publication Date:: 06-2020
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Sana'a Center For Strategic Studies
Abstract:: The sustainability of a peace agreement in Yemen depends on two critical economic issues. First, in a conflict that is largely over access to resources, the issues of distribution, control, and sharing of those resources can make or break peace. Therefore, these issues must be addressed head-on during negotiations. Second, where peace agreements lack provisions that create overall economic stability, warfare can resume during the fragile implementation period. The fears over the resumption of conflict after signing a peace agreement are substantiated by several historical events in Yemen, such as the failure of the GCC Initiative.
Topic:: Conflict Resolution, Economics, Natural Resources, Peacekeeping, Peace, and Economic Development
Political Geography:: Asia, Yemen, and West Asia

Author:: Rafat Al-Akhali, Osamah Al-Rawhani, and Anthony Biswell
Publication Date:: 08-2019
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Sana'a Center For Strategic Studies
Abstract:: This policy brief offers recommendations to maximize the effectiveness of governance in post-conflict Yemen – whatever the composition or structure of the government. It presents three case studies on government models previously introduced in Yemen, Tunisia and Lebanon after periods of instability. These case studies offer useful lessons on the challenges, risks and opportunities of forming transitional governments in post-conflict contexts.
Topic:: Conflict Resolution, Economics, Government, Peacekeeping, Transitional Justice, Conflict, Peace, and Transition
Political Geography:: Asia, Yemen, and West Asia

Author:: Rafat Al-Akhali
Publication Date:: 05-2014
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Atlantic Council
Abstract:: The 2011 protests against corruption, lack of accountability, limited access to basic services, and the extreme centralization of power transformed Yemen. In November of that year, the main political parties signed a transition plan, brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council, which provided the framework and process to achieve a peaceful transfer of power. Two of the key steps agreed upon in the transition plan were the convening of the National Dialogue Conference (NDC), followed by drafting a new constitution based on the outcomes of the National Dialogue.
Topic:: Corruption, Government, Governance, and Reform
Political Geography:: Middle East and Yemen

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