Yemen's peace process: the need to change the international vision and framework.

The article critically examines the dominant international vision and framework guiding the peace process in Yemen since the Saudi-led military intervention began in 2015. It argues that the prevailing approach, centered on restoring the internationally recognized government in Sana'a and adhering to UN Security Council Resolution 2216, has been increasingly misaligned with the realities of governance, rival authorities, and key issues on the ground, including the significant role of Ansar Allah (AA), the Houthi-led movement controlling much of northern Yemen. The article highlights that this misalignment has contributed to missed opportunities for peace and the entrenchment of hard-liners in Sana'a, while recommending that international actors shift toward acknowledging the complex, hybrid governance structures in Yemen, formally supersede UNSCR 2216, and facilitate Yemeni-led dialogue without imposing externally driven frameworks. These changes aim to create a more realistic and inclusive basis for advancing peace in Yemen.