Yemeni presidential movement: The Houthi threat is a local and international danger
The Yemeni file is witnessing intense political and diplomatic activity led by the Presidential Leadership Council, aimed at refocusing international attention on the core of the Yemeni crisis. This activity is based on a realistic narrative that directly links the continuation of the Houthi coup to the escalating dangers that threaten not only Yemen's internal security but also extend to international peace and security, particularly in light of recent developments in the Red Sea region and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The essence of the crisis: From a domestic coup to an international threat
The Presidential Leadership Council, headed by Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, is working to deliver a clear message to the international community and the UN and US envoys: that leniency towards the Houthi militias has only exacerbated the crisis. The presidential initiative emphasizes that what began as a coup against the state and its institutions in September 2014 has now transformed into a military force threatening global trade, making ending the coup an international security imperative, not merely a Yemeni political imperative.
Historical context and evolution of the conflict
To understand the dimensions of this movement, it is essential to return to the root of the problem: the Houthi militias' undermining of national consensus and the outcomes of the Comprehensive National Dialogue, and their forceful takeover of the capital, Sana'a. Since the formation of the Presidential Leadership Council in April 2022, intended to unify the anti-Houthi front, the legitimate leadership has made concession after concession to alleviate the humanitarian suffering. However, these steps have been met with persistent intransigence and military escalation from the other side.
Economic and humanitarian repercussions
The Houthi threat is not limited to the military sphere; it extends to a systematic economic war against the Yemeni people. The militias have targeted oil export terminals in the liberated provinces, depriving the state of its sovereign resources and leading to a collapse in the value of the national currency and an exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis, which the United Nations describes as the worst in the world. The current presidential initiative emphasizes that addressing the humanitarian situation cannot be achieved in isolation from addressing the root cause of the crisis: the intransigence of the militias and their rejection of peace efforts.
The importance of the current movement and its expected impact
This move is of paramount importance given the regional and international developments, as it seeks to forge a unified international stance that goes beyond mere verbal condemnations to concrete, impactful measures. Through its ongoing meetings with ambassadors and international officials, the Presidential Council aims to effectively designate the militias as a terrorist group and cut off their sources of support, emphasizing that stability in Yemen is the cornerstone of stability in the Arabian Peninsula and the security of global energy routes.
