Yemen’s Brotherhood: Early Losses and an Unknown Future

Following the Yemeni revolution, the local Muslim Brotherhood has worked to expand alliances, but often at the expense of their revolutionary partners, which could cost them vital public support.

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Turkey’s Influence Divides Yemenis

Turkish influence in Yemen, which has continued since Ottoman times, has proven to be a divisive topic among the Yemeni public.

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Yemen’s Modern Coffee Shops Progressive, Yet Exclusive

Modern, Western-style coffee shops are popping up in the affluent neighborhoods of Yemen’s capital, but the venues known for attracting intellectuals exclude the poor and conservative majority.

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Yemeni Photographers Break With Tradition

Young photographers carve a space for themselves in a society that does not always consider the art form a legitimate profession.

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Qatar Encroaches on Saudi Influence In Yemen

As elsewhere in the Middle East post-Arab Spring, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are vying for influence in an unstable and economically weak Yemen.

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Saudi Arabia Keeps Tight Grip on Yemen

Saudi Arabia is treading carefully in Yemen, especially following the overthrow of Mohammed Morsi in Egypt.

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America Loses Yemeni People In Drone War

US drone attacks on Yemeni villages have tarnished America’s image.

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Yemen’s New Government Retains Bad Old Habits

The faces of Yemen’s executive cabinet may have changed, but the same inefficiencies and failures reminiscent of the old government still haunt the country.

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Amid Yemeni Unification Efforts,Houthis Remain Delicate Issue

As various Yemeni factions strive to reach a national consensus and achieve progress in the post-revolution period, the separatist Houthi movement in the north remains contentious.

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Yemen Divided Over Egypt

Following the Egyptian army’s ouster of former President Mohammed Morsi, Yemeni political forces are divided in their views and alliances.

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Yemen’s National Dialogue Paralyzes Government

While intended to keep an eye on the progress of Yemen’s democratic transition, the National Dialogue Conference seems to have stalled the general operation of the country.

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Viability of Yemen’s New Political Parties Questioned

In the wake of the 2011 revolution, the Yemeni political scene has witnessed the emergence of many new parties, yet it remains to be seen how viable and effective these new forces will be.

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