The Yemen Conflict and Regional Power Politics

Abstract

The ongoing conflict in Yemen is among the most complicated and long-term crises in the Middle East which include local, regional, and international actors. This paper will discuss regional politics of power in Yemen with a particular emphasis on Saudi Arabian and Iranian tactics and interests. Through a study of the political, military, and economic interventions, the article reveals the role of the external intervention and its effects on the course of the conflict and the future of the stability of the region. The research uses both the Realist and Regional Security Complex approaches in order to explain the behavior of states, alliances, and the relationship between deterrence. Results show that although the outside players are interested in centralizing power and gaining strategic advantages, the intervention usually lengthens the war and complicates peace procedures. Furthermore, the instability is intensified by domestic political fragmentation, consociational issues, and humanitarian crisis which poses a multidimensional security dilemma. The article states that local, regional, and international actions should be united in creating a sustainable solution in Yemen with a view to embracing inclusive governance, mediating in a balanced way, and strategically engaging. The combination of geopolitical, humanitarian, and institutional analyses allows this study to analyze the Yemen conflict in the context of the overall Middle Eastern power politics and provides information to policymakers, scholars, and experts in conflict resolution.

Keywords: Yemen Conflict, Regional Power Politics, Saudi-Iran Rivalry, Middle East Security, Humanitarian Crisis, Consociational Governance