As the war in Yemen enters its sixth year, plenty of new and traditional security providers operate, and compete, at the local level. Changes in security governance...
Short assessment of the impact of the war on tribal structures and the role of tribal leaders in recruitment, mediation, and deescalation There is a growing interest among...
Short piece arguing that a strong central state is a prerequisite for effective decentralisation and federalism and that attempts to strengthen local governance need to come after...
Short report on the situation in Marib, stressing positive local developments and risks to local stability In April 2019, I went back to Yemen, my homeland, to witness...
Short exploration of the concept of legitimacy in the Yemeni context. Argues that legitimacy must be earned at the local level through the provision of security, basic...
Summary of how local governance changed during the first three years of the current war Local councils are among Yemen’s most important state institutions. Responsible for providing basic...
Case study on Marib governorate that highlights the success of local governance in the governorate and investigates the conditions for this success Some of the fiercest fighting in...
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