Houthis in Yemen and The Gulf of Aden Regional Security and Threat Analysis

Year 2024,

Betül Cafer , Güngör Şahin

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the peripherical conflict between Yemen and Saudi Arabia in the Gulf sub-complex region, which has resulted in numerous local wars along ideological lines over time. Presently, the regional threats emanating from the Houthis in Yemen have spurred regional and international competition involving Iran, Gulf Arab states, and other actors. It is crucial to assess the threats in strategically situated Yemen and its surroundings from various perspectives. The study conducted a regional threat analysis using qualitative analysis methods to examine the issues in the region, including current and potential conflict areas. To enhance the analysis, the study explored the topic within the theoretical framework of the regional security complex. The primary finding of the study indicates that the Yemen crisis poses regional security threats due to the competition between Saudi Arabia and Iran, as well as other actors in the Gulf of Aden. Furthermore, the study found that the international coalition's intervention in Yemen has led to the strengthening of the Houthis, exacerbating regional threats and serving as a tool for Iran's sectarian-based foreign policy.

Keywords

Houthis, Gulf of Aden, Yemen Crisis, Saudi Arabia, Iran

Yemen’de Husiler ve Aden Körfezi Bölgesel Güvenlik ve Tehdit Analizi

Abstract

Bu çalışmanın amacı Yemen ve Suudi Arabistan arasındaki çok sayıda yerel savaşa yol açan ve zamanla radikal çizgilerde gerçekleşen çevresel ihtilafın Körfez alt-kompleks bölgesinde yarattığı tehditleri analiz etmektir. Günümüzde Yemen’de Husilerin oluşturduğu bölgesel tehditler, İran, Körfez Arap devletleri ve diğer aktörlerin devreye girerek bölgesel ve uluslararası rekabete evrilmesine neden olmuştur. Stratejik konumda olan Yemen ve çevresinde var olan tehditlerin analiz edilmesi pek çok açıdan önem arz etmektedir. Çalışmada bölgedeki sorunların, mevcut ve gelecek çatışma alanlarının analiz edilmesi amacıyla nitel analiz yöntemi ile belirlenen parametreler üzerinden bölgesel tehdit analizi yapılmıştır. Analizin derinleştirilmesi amacıyla bölgesel güvenlik kompleksi teorik çerçevesi ile konu incelenmiştir. Yemen krizinin, Suudi Arabistan ve İran arasındaki bölgesel rekabette ve Aden Körfezindeki diğer aktörler açısından bölgesel güvenlik tehditleri oluşturduğu çalışmanın temel bulgusudur. Uluslararası koalisyon tarafından Yemen’e gerçekleştirilen müdahalenin Husilerin bölgesel tehditleri derinleştirecek şekilde giderek güçlenmesine yol açtığı ve İran’ın mezhep temelli dış politikasının bir aracı haline geldiği ise çalışmanın diğer bulguları arasındadır.

Keywords

Husiler, Aden Körfezi, Yemen Krizi, Suudi Arabistan, İran

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