MERIP updates

NEW: Yemen After the Saudi-Emirati Split

Dear Friends and Comrades, In the midst of the war on Iran and the ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank, the protracted conflict for Yemen’s future has slid out of view for many. Today we are sharing with you a critical assessment of some important

James Ryan, Susanne Dahlgren • 1 min read

Yemen

Yemen After the Saudi-Emirati Split

In early December 2025, Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) took many by surprise when it seized control of the country’s oil-rich Hadhramaut governorate, a region that had been under the control of Saudi-backed forces. After its eastern neighbor al-Mahra declared allegiance to the STC, the

Susanne Dahlgren • 11 min read

Events

Iran in Context Part II: Politics and Counter Politics in Contemporary Iran

July 2, 2026 @ 12PM EST

James Ryan, Mohammad Ali Kadivar, Naghmeh Sohrabi, Paniz Musawi Natanzi • 1 min read

Iran

NEW: Rethinking Political Change in Iran From Protest to War

Mohammad Ali Kadivar on Iran's protests and political culture

James Ryan, Mohammad Ali Kadivar • 3 min read

Iran

Rethinking Political Change in Iran from Protest to War

One month before the United States and Israel began the current war against Iran on February 28, 2026, mass uprisings within the country resulted in the severest government crackdown in its modern history. Protests and repression were accompanied by calls for outside intervention. US President Donald Trump declared on January

Mohammad Ali Kadivar • 11 min read

Events

Iran in Context Part I: Gender and Revolution

June 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM EST

James Ryan • 2 min read