Yemen at the Crossroads: Crisis and Reconstruction (Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Democratization and Government)

Nearly a decade into a devastating conflict, Yemen stands at a crossroads, grappling with destruction, socio-economic decline, and political deadlock. This edited volume provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Yemen’s current crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for a holistic and forward-looking approach to post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding.

Yemen at the Crossroads: Crisis and Reconstruction examines the historical roots, geopolitical implications, and local dynamics of Yemen’s conflict. Structured into two comprehensive parts, the book first provides a thorough examination of the conflict’s evolution and peacemaking processes, and then shifts to envisioning and strategizing for post-conflict recovery and sustainable development. By highlighting the interplay between local political dynamics and international interests, this book enhances our understanding of Yemen’s conflict and illuminates potential pathways toward peace and reconstruction.

Yemen at the Crossroads: Crisis and Reconstruction is an essential resource for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners involved in conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction. It aims to guide efforts toward a resolution that respects the resilience and aspirations of the Yemeni people, fostering a just, inclusive, and sustainable peace.

Khalil Fadl Osman is Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies in Doha. He boasts a diverse career and a great wealth of experience spanning academia, diplomacy, and journalism in a range of geographic settings. He also taught politics and international relations at Indiana University and the American University of Kurdistan (Dohuk, Iraq), where he served as Acting Dean of the College of International Studies. Whilst at the BBC, he completed several high-profile assignments, including as the Arabic Service Bureau Chief in Baghdad and as a Correspondent in Dubai covering Gulf affairs. In addition to his two books, Sectarianism in Iraq: The Making of State and Nation since 1920 (2015) and Kirkuk: The Dialectics of Numbers and Narratives (in Arabic, 2018), his work has been published by the Arab Studies Quarterly, Journal of North African Studies, Protest, and Siyasat Arabiya.

Mona Hedaya is a Research Fellow at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (CHS). Mona’s research focuses on forced displacement, international development, humanitarian policies and practices, and peacebuilding, with a special emphasis on the Arab world. Her work has been published in leading journals and research centers, including Third World Quarterly, Middle East Critique, ACRPS, and the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). In 2019, she published a book in Arabic entitled Refugee Women: Adaptation of Syrian Refugee Breadwinners in Istanbul (2011-2018). Additionally, she has participated in numerous conferences and workshops on topics of conflict, politics, social movements, and humanitarian action. Mona is a member of the American Political Science Association (APSA) and the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN).