What the UAE takeover of Yemen’s islands really means
Far from withdrawing from the war in Yemen, the Emirates is pursuing a hard-line and establishing itself as a military power for the long haul.
Arwa Mokdad is a Peace Advocate with Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation. She supports on the ground aid efforts in Yemen while participating in anti-war campaigns in the U.S. Currently, Mokdad is working on a cultural webinar series Beyond the War, which aims to showcase Yemen outside the realm of tragedy with an emphasis on Yemeni history, celebrations, and excellence. Arwa holds a B.A. with college honors in International Studies with a focus on human rights from the University of Washington.
Far from withdrawing from the war in Yemen, the Emirates is pursuing a hard-line and establishing itself as a military power for the long haul.
Riyadh has delayed and prevented food, medicine, and fuel from getting into the war-torn country since 2015.