Helen Lackner Libri

Expert analysis of Yemen's social and political crisis, with profound implications for the fate of the Arab World. This new edition includes a new preface updating events and a new chapter on the problems of humanitarian aid in the country.

Examining the deep-rooted causes of Yemen's ongoing crisis, this book analyzes the current state of the country while exploring future possibilities beyond the conflict. It highlights key factors that will influence Yemen's internal dynamics and international relationships, offering insights into the complexities of its situation and potential pathways for resolution.

Yemen is the only state on the Arabian Peninsula that is not a member of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). It is also the only local state not ruled by a royal family. Relations between Yemen and the GCC states go back for centuries with some tribes in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman tracing genealogy back to ancient Yemen. In this timely volume six scholars analyze Yemen’s relations with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Iran with a focus on recent developments, including the conflict after the fall of Ali Abdullah Salih in Yemen.