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The article discusses the repercussions of the Hadramawt events of 2025-2026, which marked a decisive turning point in the trajectory of the conflict in southern Yemen. These events went beyond local military clashes to become a reshaping of the security and political balance of power in the region. The analytical paper focused on the escalation of tensions between the Hadramawt tribal alliance supported by Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Brotherhood-led regional forces, both vying for control over strategic areas containing oil fields. This comes amidst Saudi oversight aimed at recalibrating the security and political landscape in southern Yemen, as the Kingdom seeks to secure an alternative maritime route and reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. The events also revealed a divergence of interests: Saudi Arabia’s focus on border security versus the UAE’s aim to combat extremist groups. Meanwhile, the UAE’s influence on the southern scene has waned, and popular protests express discontent with external policies and the division of influence in the region.
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