Analysis Alternative supply routes emerge as Iran war tests Gulf food security Roughly 61 million people in the Gulf rely on established food supply chains, many of which have been upended since the United States and Israel launched their attack against Iran on Feb. 28. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis In Saudi Arabia, Erdogan fosters security alignment, $30B trade push The Turkish president’s visit cemented Ankara and Riyadh’s accelerating convergence as regional crises mount and Gulf rivalries sharpen. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Yemen’s Houthis hint at Red Sea attacks as US-Iran tensions rise: What to know The Houthi warnings come as a US aircraft carrier accompanied by several guided missile destroyers entered Gulf waters amid tensions with Iran. Iran
Thousands rally for South Yemen independence amid Saudi diplomatic push Large protests called for southern independence in Yemen on Friday, reflecting persistent support for the separatists despite the Saudi-backed government’s efforts to quash the separatist movement. Yemen
Analysis US response muted as Gulf allies clash in Yemen By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
How Yemeni Coffee Reaches American Cups Yemeni farmers preserve a coffee industry that dates back to ancient times to transform beans from the mountains of Haraaz into coffee sold in trendy coffee shops in North America. Yemen
Yemen divided over Syria conflict A diversity of views among Yemen's citizens has led to Yemeni factions taking opposing stances regarding the conflict in Syria. Yemen
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. Saudi Arabia
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. Yemen
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. Yemen
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. Yemen
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. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Keeps Tight Grip on Yemen Saudi Arabia is treading carefully in Yemen, especially following the overthrow of Mohammed Morsi in Egypt. Saudi Arabia
America Loses Yemeni People In Drone War US drone attacks on Yemeni villages have tarnished America’s image. Yemen
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. Yemen
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. Yemen
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. Yemen
