Yemen In Crisis: Devastating Conflict, Fragile Hope

The 2011 uprising in Yemen descended into civil war, killing hundreds of thousands and causing millions to face starvation and social fragmentation. Helen Lackner's analysis uncovers the roots of the conflicts threatening the survival of the Yemeni state and its people, and this updated edition features a new chapter on humanitarian aid.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Publisher: Saqi Books

The democratic promise of Yemen's 2011 uprising, which erupted with great enthusiasm and hope, swiftly unraveled, leading to a shocking political and social crisis with far-reaching consequences for the country's future and the region's stability. Fueled by intervention from Arab and Western powers, the conflict in Yemen escalated into a devastating civil war, resulting in the tragic loss of hundreds of thousands of lives, and leaving millions facing the dire threat of starvation and profound social and political divisions. The people of Yemen are now faced with an agonizing decision: to side with the Huthi rebels, or to align themselves with a range of forces supported by a Saudi-led coalition, armed with Western weapons. In her insightful and indispensable analysis, Helen Lackner delves deep into the underlying causes of the conflicts that pose a grave threat to the survival of the Yemeni state and its people. This fully updated edition includes a new chapter that sheds light on the challenges and complexities of providing humanitarian aid in the country, highlighting the urgent need for international support and cooperation in addressing this critical situation.

Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780863569661