terrorism
The attempted assassination of Prince Mohammed bin Nayef by Al Qaeda confirms that Al Qaeda and the traditionalist camp within the regime have more differences than there is common between them....
Fighting between Yemeni forces and Houthi rebels continue in the north, with accusations that the Saudis and Iranians supporting the opposing sides....
The start of the “sixth” civil war in Saada will stretch the resources of the government even further. The government is being gradually weakened and it seems it is in need of foreign assistance....
Yemen will start shipping Liquefied Natural Gas from Balhaf. The Total-led project will generate significant income for the Yemeni government, which is struggling with dwindling oil resources....
The erection of a 9000 km border fence around Saudi Arabia will dramatically reduce the threat of Al Qaeda terrorists crossing between Saudi Arabia and Yemen....
The Saudi government has improved it relations with the Shiite population in the southern Najran province by granting land....
Kidnapping activity shows no signs of decrease in Yemen....
The hostilities in the Sa’ada region between government forces and Houthi rebels further undermines the very shaky truce. Reports of Al Qaeda involvement undermines the government’s authority....
Al Qaeda are intensifying their attacks in Yemen. It is becoming the government’s main challenge as, unlike other previous
threats, it is active all over the country....