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Truce Test: The Huthis and Yemen’s War of Narratives
Adversaries of Yemen’s Huthi rebels say they will never negotiate in good faith. Others think they might, given the right mix of incentives.
With a nationwide truce in place, diplomats should give the latter hypothesis a shot.
- ICG
What’s new?
A two-month truce and reconfiguration of executive powers in Yemen’s internationally recognised government represent an opportunity, if not for peace, then at least for negotiations aimed at achieving it.
But getting to talks will require overcoming a barrier many see as insurmountable: dialogue with the Huthi rebels.
Why does it matter?
The Huthis remain an enigma to many outsiders but are instrumental to a…