Fatima Abo Alasrar
Non-Resident Scholar, Middle East Institute
Fatima Abo Alasrar is a non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute. Before joining the institute, Alasrar was a senior analyst at the Arabia Foundation in Washington, DC, the MENA director for Cure Violence, a research associate at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, a Mason Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government, and an international policy fellow at the Open Society Foundation. From 2006-12, she worked as an advisor for the Embassy of Yemen in Washington, DC. Earlier in her career, Alasrar served as a program officer for the Department for International Development in Yemen.
Alasrar holds an MA in public administration from Harvard University, an MA in international relations from Johns Hopkins University, and a BS in architectural engineering from Sanaa University in Yemen.
Analysis
See Something? Say Nothing: The Houthis’ Criminalization of Truth
The Houthis’ “Midri” campaign isn’t just about silencing Yemenis, it’s about blinding the outside world.
The Terror Designation: Houthis Scramble While Dismissing Its Impact
While not without risks, Trump’s redesignation of the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization is a powerful diplomatic tool for Yemen’s government.
U.N.-Brokered Economic Deal in Yemen Eases Pressure on the Houthis
A U.N. agreement lifting Central Bank of Yemen economic restrictions may inadvertently embolden the Houthis and bolster their capacity to project military power.
Saudi-Houthi Backchannel Talks Alone Can’t Bring Lasting Peace to Yemen
Saudi-Houthi backchannel talks will not succeed in generating a comprehensive political settlement unless the concerns and grievances of all Yemeni factions as well as the region's long-term stability are given due consideration.
Battlefield Realities Overshadow Some Core Yemeni Concerns in Peace Process
With multiple interests at play, peacemaking in Yemen is a complex problem that goes beyond one party's willingness to take action.
Will Reviving the Riyadh Agreement Quell Conflict in South Yemen?
A rigorous dialogue process will be necessary for the Riyadh Agreement to make a real, lasting difference.
Events
With Renewed Efforts To End the War, What are the Prospects for Peace in Yemen?
On Wednesday April 28, AGSIW hosted a discussion on efforts to end the conflict in Yemen.
Speakers
