The Research and Strategic Studies Team plays a vital role in supporting the National Peace Movement’s decision-making by conducting in-depth research and publishing analytical studies on political, economic, and social issues. Through close coordination with the Council of Elders and specialised tracks, the team monitors local, regional, and international developments, offering strategic insights and evidence-based recommendations to shape the Movement’s policies and long-term vision.
Its responsibilities include preparing reports on emerging challenges, drafting political literature, and contributing research content to the media team. The team also organises workshops and training sessions to build the research and analytical capacity of Movement members, ensuring that strategic thinking is integrated across planning and implementation processes.
The team produces evidence-based analyses to support peace, social cohesion, and inclusive policymaking in Yemen. Combining field insights with strategic research, the team offers clear, actionable recommendations to national and local stakeholders and serves as a reliable knowledge hub for building a more peaceful and equitable future for all Yemenis.
Current Officers:
Dr Jamal Nassar
Chair
Entesar Alqadhi
Vice Chair
Mohammed Alkatheri
Rapporteur
Vision
For the team to serve as an independent and influential research and analytical reference that supports peace, stability, and development in Yemen.
Mission
To produce high-quality policy papers and in-depth analyses on strategic issues in Yemen, in both Arabic and English, and to build platforms and partnerships that help transform knowledge into tangible impact for the benefit of society.
Governing Values
- Objectivity and scientific independence
- Quality and excellence
- Transparency and accountability
- Collaboration and partnership-building
- Serving the public interest and aligning all work with the mission of the National Peace Movement
Our Expertise
Dr. Nadia al-Sakkaf is a distinguished Yemeni political researcher with expertise in media and digital safety, gender and sustainable development, socio-economic policy, democratic transitions, and climate change. She is currently based in the United Kingdom, where she earned her PhD in Political Science from the University of Reading.
Bilqees al-Abdaly is an independent researcher and writer, and the head of the Change Horizons Forum (CHF) in Yemen. She holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Sana’a University and has expertise in preparing studies and public policy papers, with a focus on peace, women’s rights, and climate change in conflict contexts.
Dr. Jamal Nassar is a lecturer at UK Management College, researcher, and international trainer in intercultural communication and leadership development. He specializes in entrepreneurship and digital finance, and as founder of Nufiniti, he advances innovation and economic empowerment for women and youth worldwide. Based in manchester, United Kingdom.
Ali al-Assad, is a lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Sana’a University, specializing in comparative political systems, state-building in fragile contexts, good governance and anti-corruption, and public policy, based in Cairo.
Entsar al-Qadhi is a peace and social development expert and researcher. She has over 15 years of working experience with local and international organisations which focus on internal displacement, women’ empowerment and political participation. She has worked with Sheikhs and tribal figures to integrate local customs with modern dispute theories, which contribute in finding sustainable peaceful solutions. She holds master in agriculture from Sanaa university. She is living in Marib.
Mohammed al-Kathiri, is a researcher in Yemeni politics, holds a Master’s degree in Political Marketing. He specializes in peacebuilding, conflict analysis, transitional justice, and gender studies, and is currently a PhD candidate in Political Marketing.
Key Specialisations
- Peace, Conflict & Social Cohesion
- Peacebuilding
- Conflict mitigation
- Social cohesion & community peace
- National dialogue
- IDPs and refugees
- Yemeni tribal dynamics
- Social norms
- Governance, Politics & State-building
- State-building
- Good governance
- Public policy
- Anti-corruption
- Political transitions
- Democracy
- Gender, Women’s Rights & Feminist Issues
- Women’s empowerment (all fields)
- Women, peace, and security
- Gender–climate intersection
- Digital violence against women
- Economy, Finance & Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship
- Microeconomics
- Financial management
- Digital Transformation & Technology
- Digital transformation
- Digital rights
- Environment, Climate & Sustainability
- Climate change
- Environmental issues
- Development, Aid & Impact
- Relief and development
- Localisation of aid
- Development impact assessment
- Research, Capacity Building & Media
- Capacity building
- Media and communications
