Summary
The situation in southern Yemen is being shaped by military and security events more than political decisions. There is tension between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) affecting the region's stability. The Yemeni government is trying to unify military forces but faces challenges due to different groups' loyalties and the influence of the Saudi-UAE conflict.
Key Facts
- Military and security concerns are currently more important than political ones in southern Yemen.
- The Southern Transitional Council (STC) declared its dissolution in certain areas but still has influence.
- Several local military units were set up during the war, some with support from the UAE.
- Yemen's government aims to integrate these units into official defense and interior ministries.
- Challenges include differing funding sources, political loyalties, and fear of losing local power.
- Security in Aden, Yemen's temporary capital, is marked by a complex structure of various forces.
- The Saudi-UAE dispute impacts Yemen's security and political developments.
- Saudi Arabia wants a stable Yemen for its own national security concerns.
