Amal Nasser

Amal Nasser is an economist at the Sanaa Center for Strategic Studies and a graduate student of economics based in Berlin.

Saudi Arabia | Jan 22, 2018

As Yemeni riyal is in free fall, worst may be yet to come

The Yemeni riyal's loss of more than 15% of its value in a matter of days will make establishing peace more difficult by exacerbating inequality.

Yemen | May 30, 2017

Delivering $1 billion aid to Yemen faces difficulties

More than $1 billion in humanitarian aid has been pledged by international partners for Yemen, but whether it can be delivered is a separate issue.

People infected with cholera lie on beds at a hospital in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, Yemen May 14, 2017. REUTERS/Abduljabbar Zeyad - RTX35S5M

Yemen | Apr 3, 2017

The human cost of the siege of Sanaa

Although the Houthis are currently economically besieged, it is clear that human costs of draining sources of income of the rebel group is higher than what most Yemenis can handle.

A Houthi militant stands guard on the roof of a building overlooking a rally attended by supporters of the Houthi movement in Sanaa, Yemen March 3, 2017. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah - RTS11BPD

Yemen | Jan 18, 2017

Is more women entering Yemen's labor market really progress?

Yemen's vicious civil war has altered many aspects of society so that women are forced into the family's breadwinning positions, which may not necessarily reflect a milestone in gender equality.

Saudi Arabia | Nov 28, 2016

Is Yemen falling into an abyss?

Yemen's brutal civil war must end soon before the damage becomes irreparable.

A man walks past a house destroyed during recent fighting between pro-government fighters and Houthi fighters in the southwestern city of Taiz, Yemen November 26, 2016. REUTERS/Anees Mahyoub - RTSTDZM

United Arab Emirates | Oct 20, 2016

How Yemen’s war is now threatening international trade

The recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthis and the United States threaten international trade along this route.

Gulf Pulse | Sep 9, 2016

How long can the Houthis hold on to Yemen?

It seems the Houthi rebels are the only ones benefiting from the ongoing war in Yemen, as Saudi Arabia’s and Yemen’s economies have been badly affected.

An armed man loyal to the Houthi movement holds up ammunition as he gathers to protest against the Saudi-backed exiled government deciding to cut off the Yemeni central bank from the outside world, in the capital Sanaa, Yemen August 25, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi - RTX2N19E

Gulf Pulse | Aug 19, 2016

Yemeni conflict goes back to square one

Yemen’s internationally recognized government and Houthi rebels and their allies continue to engage in divisive efforts rather than attempting to end their conflict.

A boy looks as he attends a gathering held by tribesmen loyal to the Houthi movement to show support to a political council formed by the movement and the General People's Congress party to unilaterally rule Yemen by both groups in Sanaa, August 14, 2016. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah - RTX2KP2M

Saudi Arabia | Jul 13, 2016

Slow response to Yemen’s crisis points to government incompetence

As Yemen is facing its worst humanitarian and economic crisis in its modern history, the Saudi-led coalition needs to step up and restore security in the liberated areas by eliminating militias.

A boy sits next to food supplies he received from a local charity in Sanaa, Yemen, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi - RTX2HU73

Saudi Arabia | May 12, 2016

Beware of the failure of Yemen’s central bank

The Central Bank of Yemen continues to set new policies to tackle the rising inflation and devaluation of the Yemeni rial, knowing its policies will not be effective as long as there is no political will to stabilize the situation.

Amal Nasser

As Yemeni riyal is in free fall, worst may be yet to come

Delivering $1 billion aid to Yemen faces difficulties

The human cost of the siege of Sanaa

Is more women entering Yemen's labor market really progress?

Is Yemen falling into an abyss?

How Yemen’s war is now threatening international trade

How long can the Houthis hold on to Yemen?

Yemeni conflict goes back to square one

Slow response to Yemen’s crisis points to government incompetence

Beware of the failure of Yemen’s central bank

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Turkey analyst Merve Tahiroglu says Kurds will back opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu to unseat Erdogan in first round

Amal Nasser

As Yemeni riyal is in free fall, worst may be yet to come

Delivering $1 billion aid to Yemen faces difficulties

The human cost of the siege of Sanaa

Is more women entering Yemen's labor market really progress?

Is Yemen falling into an abyss?

How Yemen’s war is now threatening international trade

How long can the Houthis hold on to Yemen?

Yemeni conflict goes back to square one

Slow response to Yemen’s crisis points to government incompetence

Beware of the failure of Yemen’s central bank

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