The next Badaro Talks lecture ”The Houthis: Between Local Power Consolidation and an Evolving Regional Role” will be given by Yasmeen al-Eryani, the Executive Director for Knowledge Production at the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies.

When: Thursday 15th of May at 6 pm.

Where: The FIME premises at 30 Badaro Street, Chaoui Building, 5th floor meeting room.

You can also attend online.

RSVP: We kindly request you to RSVP through this link or by sending an email to institute@fime.fi at the latest on Wednesday 14th of May.

We also invite you to join us for refreshments after the lecture.

Abstract: 

This Badaro Talk will explore the Houthis’ long-term political project through the dual lens of domestic consolidation and regional alignment. It will highlight key formative moments, strategic shifts, and the movement’s evolving strengths and vulnerabilities, examining how their regional alliances have shaped their ability to navigate internal challenges and maintain dominance.

Bio: 

Yasmeen Al-Eryani is Executive Director for Knowledge Production at the Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies, overseeing multi-thematic research on peacebuilding in Yemen. She is a PhD candidate at the Tampere Peace Research Institute, focusing on Yemen’s mediation landscape, and consults regionally on PeaceTech to support inclusive dialogue in conflict zones. She holds an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Helsinki and a B.A. in Government Studies from Georgetown University.