1 November 2025 – The National Peace Movement launched its series of dialogue events with a public seminar titled “Is It Time for Peace in Yemen?”, held on Saturday evening with broad participation from members of the movement.
The seminar hosted Mr. Nibras Abdulrahman Anam, a peacebuilding and governance specialist, who presented a comprehensive analytical reading of the political and military developments in Yemen since 2022, highlighting the impact of the Gaza War on the regional and domestic balance of power in the country.
Anam explained that the current prospects for de-escalation are contingent on establishing a negotiation track that takes into account the interests and concerns of all regional and international actors, expands the civic space, and enhances the participation of local stakeholders in the peace process. He noted that recent regional and global shifts — including changes in U.S. policy following the return of the Trump administration — have redefined the approach to the Yemeni conflict and the wider region, shifting from a policy of containment to one of confrontation.
He also discussed the post-Gaza War challenges, pointing out that the Yemeni file has effectively shifted into international hands, after it had been close to local actors’ reach during discussions around the “roadmap.” Anam highlighted the decline in the political and military power of the Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) as a result of airstrikes and sanctions, alongside rising internal protests and divisions, contrasted with a relative improvement in coordination among the components of the internationally recognised government.
Anam stressed that the National Peace Movement stands today as virtually the only active civil faction in the Yemeni political landscape, and must strengthen its national, regional, and international presence as a key player capable of critiquing any future political agreement that remains confined to the warring parties — in order to ensure inclusivity and genuine participation. He underscored the importance of ensuring legitimacy for the movement’s activities and initiatives, and of continuing to present ideas and proposals that will, sooner or later, yield tangible impact.