YEMEN- A FRAGILE STATE AND OVERRIDING INTERNATIONAL STAKES

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2023-5-25

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Bano, Madiya

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The Yemeni conflict, often referred to as the century's worst man-made humanitarian disaster, has caused an unprecedented crisis that has left millions of people suffering from famine, disease, and violence. The conflict has been exacerbated by the involvement of various international stakeholders, each with their own competing geopolitical interests, ultimately devolving into a full-scale civil war. These foreign powers have provided support to different factions within the conflict, often leading to an escalation of violence and suffering for the civilian population. Additionally, the ongoing competition for influence and control in the region has hindered efforts to reach a diplomatic resolution to the war. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of non-state actors, such as terrorist groups, who have taken advantage of the chaos to gain a foothold in the country. Overall, the competing interests and actions of international stakeholders have greatly contributed to the prolongation and intensification of the war in Yemen. While acknowledging the importance of internal dynamics in a civil conflict, this thesis aims to explore the role of overriding international stakes in the escalation of the conflict in Yemen. The study will analyze the involvement of major regional and global powers, under the lens of neorealist theories of offensive realism and international actors and internal conflicts, focusing on the strategic objectives, alliances, and the complex web of interests that prolonged the war. By examining the historical context, socio-political dynamics, and the role of regional and international actors, this study seeks to highlight the importance of international dynamics in civil conflict and infer that potential solution to end the war is the reconciliation of international actors involved.

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Yemen Civil War, humanitarian disaster, geopolitical interests, international stakeholders, strategic objectives

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/103274

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Graduate School of Social Sciences, Thesis