Al-Alimi at the Munich Conference: The Yemen file is an international security issue

In a high-level diplomatic move, the head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, brought the Yemeni crisis file to the halls of the Munich Security Conference, presenting a new vision that goes beyond the traditional view of the conflict as a local dispute, to place it in its correct framework as an urgent international security issue that directly affects the stability of the region and the world.

Yemen at the heart of global security

Al-Alimi's participation in this important international forum aims to highlight the growing dangers posed by the instability in Yemen. The Yemeni issue is no longer merely an internal power struggle, but has become—according to the presidential perspective—a pivotal point in the equation of global security, particularly given the ongoing threats to international shipping lanes in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital artery for global trade.

The context of the conflict and its historical dimensions

To understand the significance of this diplomatic move, one must consider the historical context of the crisis that has gripped Yemen since the Houthi militia's coup against the state. The absence of a functioning state and the rise of armed groups created a security vacuum that regional powers exploited to destabilize the region. Al-Alimi emphasizes in his meetings that restoring the Yemeni state is not merely a domestic demand, but a strategic imperative for safeguarding international interests and preventing Yemen from becoming a platform for exporting chaos and cross-border terrorism.

Strategic importance and impact of the event

Raising the issue of Yemen at the Munich Security Conference is of exceptional importance given the conference's significance as a platform for global security decision-making. The importance of this discussion lies in the following points:

• Protecting waterways: Emphasizing that Yemen’s security is an integral part of global energy and trade security, especially in light of current geopolitical tensions.
• Counter-terrorism: Highlighting the dangers of cooperation between militias and terrorist organizations, and the need for a strong governmental partner on the ground to confront these threats.
• International support: Mobilizing political and economic support for the Presidential Leadership Council and the legitimate government to enable them to perform their duties in normalizing the situation and providing services.

Towards a comprehensive international approach

Al-Alimi concludes that piecemeal solutions or temporary fixes are no longer effective given the complexities of the Yemeni situation. The Yemeni vision calls on the international community to adopt a comprehensive approach that supports national state institutions and effectively pressures those obstructing peace, to ensure Yemen's return as a stabilizing force in the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, rather than a source of international security concerns.