Doha: Experts and political analysts specializing in Yemeni affairs reviewed the key challenges hindering mediation efforts and undermining the peace process in Yemen, noting that the Republic of Yemen now stands at a crossroads amid significant political obstacles and a shifting regional landscape.
According to Qatar News Agency, this discourse was part of a panel discussion titled "Mediation in Conflicts, Peacebuilding, International Law, and Accountability (Yemen at a Crossroads: Prospects of the Political Process Amid Regional Reshaping)," held on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025.
Participants discussed the main obstacles confronting the Yemeni file today, which is undergoing profound transformations, particularly in the wake of the recent Gaza war. They stressed that dealing with Yemen requires deep, long-term thinking rather than reacting only to immediate or short-lived developments.
They emphasized the importance of reaching a political solution to end the Yemeni conflict - one that begins with a ceasefire, enabling the launch of a political process through which the parties can discuss ways to address the underlying disputes and ultimately reach a lasting settlement.
The speakers explained that addressing the multiple dimensions of the Yemeni conflict requires a comprehensive political approach grounded in a genuine will among all parties to achieve a durable resolution. Any meaningful political process, they noted, must be built on an inclusive dialogue involving all key actors - political and social components, as well as internal opposition - in order to ensure broad representation that reinforces the legitimacy of any future agreement.
They warned that the continued absence of a political solution would prolong cycles of instability and tension, making practical steps to return the parties to the negotiating table an urgent necessity.
Participants also discussed the main economic dimensions of the conflict, which have become integral to the broader solution. Addressing these issues, they argued, requires consensus on economic recovery programs and urgent reforms that can help alleviate suffering and enhance stability.
The experts stressed that the success of the political process depends on the inclusion of a wide range of local, regional, and international actors, as well as providing the necessary support to help them overcome differences and build common ground.
They highlighted that no sustainable solution capable of securing Yemen's future can be achieved without recognizing the complexity of the Yemeni landscape, the balance of power, and the resistance of certain groups - factors that require a structured effort and sincere political will.
During the session, speakers reviewed key events, historical phases, and turning points Yemen has undergone, affirming that the situation is fraught with complexities and challenges that require deep reflection to reach a political solution that can rebuild the country anew.
The session featured the participation of HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Republic of Yemen, Dr. Shayea Mohsen Al Zindani; HE United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg; Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, Dr. Abdulaziz Sager; and Director of the Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies, Majed Al Madhaji.