Post-War Glimpses on Yemen

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The Economics of Conflict

When will the war end? Logically speaking, conflicts persist because for external forces, war is often a profitable enterprise with minimal risk to themselves. Outside powers profit from arms sales, regional fragmentation, and internal strife — treating civilian loss as mere "collateral damage."

Building Awareness and Securing Peace

To break this cycle, public awareness must be elevated by empowering influential local voices who can unite public sentiment toward peace. Once a binding peace agreement is reached, it becomes far more difficult for hostile parties to reignite conflict without justification.

Upgrading Infrastructure & Connectivity

Looking ahead to post-war reconstruction: Yemen urgently needs submarine fiber-optic cables from neighboring Oman, Saudi Arabia, or Djibouti to provide high-speed internet that surpasses existing monopolies, creating competition and driving technological growth for all Yemenis.