London: The China-brokered agreement to resume bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is proceeding along the lines outlined when it was announced in Beijing.
March’s breakthrough was a major milestone that will have major repercussions for the Middle East and beyond.
In Yemen, it faces its first test.
Developments there are already underway. Talks in Sana'a with the Houthis discussed the continuation of the ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and a comprehensive political solution for the war-torn country.
More such meetings lie ahead.
And so, amid hope for another diplomatic breakthrough, Yemen is the cover story for the May issue of Al Majalla.
Our coverage takes into consideration the internal state of the country and the external implications of these major developments, looking at the key questions involved, the challenges that lie ahead, and the prospects for further progress.
We start by surveying the detail of the proposals made so far, in light of this new understanding between Riyadh and Tehran. We also examine this potential solution and assess the challenges this vision for the future may face.
Read more:
- Can the Saudi-Iranian deal help resolve the conflict in Yemen?
- The Yemeni test and the Sudanese explosion
- Saudi Arabia’s evolving foreign policies explained
- Reconciliation efforts bring Yemen one step closer to political solution
- Building a viable state fit for Yemeni people to return
- Peace in Yemen to breathe new life into Bab al-Mandab
