Arwa Mokdad, RSI research fellow, writes a piece titled, “Despite Nine Years of War, Yemeni Women Are Creating New Spaces for Empowerment” about how Yemeni women have adapted to the challenges of ongoing conflict by establishing female-only cafés in Sana’a. These venues serve as social, economic, and cultural hubs, allowing women to socialize, learn, and engage in professional development within a comfortable environment. Despite the hardships of war, these initiatives demonstrate the resilience and empowerment of Yemeni women, fostering community and personal growth.
The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of the Red Sea Initiative.
Yasir Zaidan is the founder of the Red Sea Initiative. His research focuses on the growing influence of Middle Eastern counties in the Horn of Africa. He follows current dynamics that are shaping political transitions across the Red Sea region. His research focus has partially developed from his work experiences across East Africa and the Middle East. Mr Zaidan is doing his Ph.D. studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. He earned an M.A. in statecraft and national security affairs from the Institute of World Politics in Washington D.C. that focused on a comparative national security system. He received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering at the University of Khartoum in Sudan in 2012. He published several articles in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, the World Politics Review, Inside Arabia and the National Interest.
Yasir Zaidan is the founder of the Red Sea Initiative. His research focuses on the growing influence of Middle Eastern counties in the Horn of Africa. He follows current dynamics that are shaping political transitions across the Red Sea region. His research focus has partially developed from his work experiences across East Africa and the Middle East. Mr Zaidan is doing his Ph.D. studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. He earned an M.A. in statecraft and national security affairs from the Institute of World Politics in Washington D.C. that focused on a comparative national security system. He received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering at the University of Khartoum in Sudan in 2012. He published several articles in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, the World Politics Review, Inside Arabia and the National Interest.
Noaman Mousa, RSI research fellow, pens a piece titled, “Ambivalence About Sudan’s Conflict: A Blessing in Disguise? ” about Sudan's current conflict that erupted in Khartoum on April 15. The views
Yasir Zaidan, RSI founder and fellow, writes a piece titled, “U.S. Sudan Sanctions Won’t Work Without the UAE’s Help,” about the United States move to impose sanctions on senior leaders of the
Sudan’s fragile and new-born democracy is more vulnerable because of the Middle East and Horn of Africa regional dynamics. Sudan’s transition is the subject of increasing interest to the Gulf
