Al-Alimi: The unity of the international community protected the Yemeni state from collapse
Dr. Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen, affirmed that the unity of the international community and the cohesion of its position towards the Yemeni issue formed an impregnable barrier that directly contributed to preserving what remained of the state institutions and preventing the country from sliding into total chaos or the geographical and political division that the coup militias sought since the outbreak of the crisis.
This confirmation comes amid extremely complex political and military circumstances in the Republic of Yemen, where observers believe that the international consensus, represented by the relevant Security Council resolutions (most notably Resolution 2216), and the legitimate and exclusive recognition of the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government, played the most prominent role in containing the subversive projects and isolating the coup politically and diplomatically on the global stage.
Historical context and the importance of international legitimacy
Since the Houthi militia's coup and takeover of the capital, Sana'a, in September 2014, the Yemeni state has faced existential challenges that have threatened its identity and national integrity. In this context, international support has not been limited to political statements, but has translated into a legal framework that has prevented the militia from acquiring any legitimacy and has maintained Yemen's diplomatic representation in international forums as a unified and sovereign state, despite the erosion of its actual control on the ground in some areas.
Dimensions of international support and its regional impact
The impact of international unity extends beyond the political sphere to encompass humanitarian and economic dimensions. Support from donor countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as the United States and the European Union, is channeled through legitimate means, bolstering the government's resilience and its ability to deliver services in liberated areas. This international cohesion also sends a clear message to regional actors that stability in Yemen is integral to international peace and security, especially concerning the security of waterways in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The future of peace in light of international consensus
Experts indicate that maintaining this unified international momentum is essential for the success of any UN-led peace efforts through its special envoy. Without genuine and unified international pressure, the militias may persist in their intransigence and rejection of peace initiatives. Therefore, Al-Alimi's statements reflect a profound understanding that the battle to restore the state is not solely a military one, but also a diplomatic and legal struggle that depends entirely on the world remaining united in its support for constitutional legitimacy and the three nationally, regionally, and internationally agreed-upon frameworks.
