The war eventually ended in a stalemate in 1970, with the establishment of the Yemen Arab Republic, where the republicans consented to the creation of a more moderate government, which afforded the imam’s supporters substantial political autonomy6. [...] EXTERNAL INFLUENCES SHAPING THE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: THE ROLES OF SAUDI ARABIA AND THE UAE IN YEMEN’S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE The formation of the PLC was influenced by external forces, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE. [...] From the outset, the Houthis have characterized the PLC as a product of external manipulation rather than a legitimate representative body of the Yemeni people.20 The Houthis have publicly denounced the PLC, labeling it a “desperate attempt to rearrange the ranks of the mercenaries”21 under foreign influence. [...] The establishment of the Hadramawt National Council (HNC) in June 2023, brought a new dimension into the region and confirmed the existing Policy Paper - N° 16/24 - October 2024 16 division between the factions in Yemen.36 This HNC’s goal is to address the challenges facing the governorate, create a unified political vision, and offer a counter solution to the secessionist goals of the Southern Tr. [...] The Houthis govern approximately one-third of Yemen’s territory, which includes regions that are home to 70 to 80 percent of the population.40 This extensive control underscores the substantial influence the Houthis have within the country and presents a formidable challenge to the efforts of the PLC to unify Yemen and restore stability.
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Table of Contents
- YEMENS PATH TO STABILITY EVALUATING THE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP COUNCILS ROLE AND IMPACT 1
- INTRODUCTION 3
- I. THE ROOTS AND RAMIFICATIONS OF YEMENS CONFLICT FROM ARAB SPRING UPHEAVAL TO THE FORMATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 3
- II. THE STRUCTURE AND STRATEGIC FORMATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL UNIFYING YEMENS ANTI-HOUTHI FACTIONS 7
- III. EXTERNAL INFLUENCES SHAPING THE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL THE ROLES OF SAUDI ARABIA AND THE UAE IN YEMENS POLITICAL LANDSCAPE 7
- IV. KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ESTABLISHING STABILITY AND PEACE IN YEMEN 10
- V. THE HOUTHIS DEFIANCE UNDERMINING THE LEGITIMACY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF YEMENS PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 11
- VI. THE HOUTHIS STRATEGIC EXPLOITATION OF CRISIS AND ITS IMPACT ON REGIONAL DYNAMICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 11
- VII. HOUTHI DRONE STRIKE ON TEL AVIV HEIGHTENS REGIONAL INSTABILITY AND HUMANITARIAN CONCERNS 15
- VII. IRANIAN FOREIGN POLICY POST- ELECTION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES UNDER PEZESHKIANS PRESIDENCY AND THE IMPACT ON THE HOUTHIS 15
- IX. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES THE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP COUNCILS EFFORTS TO UNIFY YEMEN AMIDST COMPLEX DYNAMICS 16
- CONCLUSION 19
- BIBLIOGRAPHY 21
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR 23
- ABOUT THE POLICY CENTER FOR THE NEW SOUTH 23