Conflict in Yemen: A Sectarian Strife or Petro-geopolitics?
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Spatial distribution of Petroleum resources and the pattern of its usage is muddled with conflicts and battles for space and power played out in diverse geographical settings. Huge oil reserves and very low cost of production makes the Middle East most outstanding economic region of the world. Yemen, one among the poorest countries of the world has been reeling under multiple crises for years. Currently civil war is going between pro-government and Houthi groups. The situation is proving to be more complex due to the presence of other terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS. Yemen has not been endowed with huge oil reserves like other of its Arab counterparts. But it lies on the nerve centre of oil transit and transport to Europe, USA and Asia due to its proximity to Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden. Its strategic location manifold increases its geopolitical significance. The on-going strife in Yemen may be interpreted as sectarian or having petrogeopolitical connotations, the only group losing all battles are the poor and common people. Problem in Yemen is soon going to become a huge humanitarian crisis, since millions are being deprived of life-sustaining commodities and basic services.
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Dr. S. Fazal D. Firdausi, Dr. Anshu
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