THE CONFLICT IN YEMEN AS THE ARENA FOR CONFRONTATION BETWEEN SAUDI ARABIA AND IRAN

Authors

  • І. О. Лук’янова Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18524/2304-1439.2015.2(23).56802

Keywords:

Arab military coalition, regional leadership, terrorist organizations, military operation, internal political conflict, terrorism, the balance of power in the region, the settlement of the conflict

Abstract

The article discusses the historical aspects and causes of the transition of the political conflict in Yemen on the international plane. Yemen is considered to be the country having an extremely important strategic position in the region. The positions of Saudi Arabia and Iran in relation to Yemen are outlined. The reasons for establishing Arab military coalition and conducting the operation «Decisive Storm» are revealed. The consequences of the Arab coalition’s activity are analyzed. The possible forecast of the pace of developments is given.

Author Biography

І. О. Лук’янова, Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University

Lukianova I. O.

Published

2015-12-23

Issue

Section

UKRAINE AND WORLD. INTERNATIONAL MEASURING OF TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES