Master’s Degree Awarded to Mr. Fuad Qasim Ali in Political Science
Mr. Fuad Qasim Ali Al-Tawhami was awarded a Master’s degree in the major of Political Science with an average of (Excellent) and a grade of (95%) for his thesis titled “The Reality of Local Authority in Yemen During the Period 2015-2022: The Capital Secretariat (Sana’a) as a Case Study,” which was submitted to the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Commerce and Economics – Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Tuesday, Dhu al-Qa’dah 29, 1446 Hijri, corresponding to May 27, 2025.
The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Post-Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
| # | Committee Members | Designation | University | Position |
| 1 | Dr. Abdulkarim Abdullah Al-Rawdhi | Internal examiner | Sana’a University | Member |
| 2 | Assoc. Prof. Hameed Abdulghani Al-Mikhlafi | External Examiner | Hodeidah University | Chair |
| 3 | Assoc. Prof. Adnan Yaseen Al-Maqtari | Main supervisor | Sana’a University | Member |
The thesis aimed to analyze the reality of local authority in Yemen between 2015 and 2022, using the Capital Secretariat (Sana’a) as a case study. The thesis sought to understand the impact of war and aggression on local authority, the challenges it faced, and to provide recommendations and solutions for those responsible for leading local authority in Yemen.
The study employed a survey methodology as part of a descriptive research approach, in addition to an institutional approach focused on examining political institutions as determinants of behavior within the political system. Questionnaires were the primary tool for data collection.
The thesis concluded with several significant findings, most notably the acceptance of all hypotheses. This was confirmed by the high agreement among local council members and employees of the Ministry of Local Administration regarding the impact of war and aggression on local authority in Yemen and the challenges it faces, alongside the identification of applicable future solutions to improve the reality of local authority.
The thesis suggested a number of key recommendations, including:
- Granting broader powers to local authorities.
- Working towards achieving financial and administrative independence.
- Expediting local elections to revitalize activities and improve performance according to legal standards.
- Encouraging local authorities to develop sustainable strategies for resource management and improving local infrastructure in coordination with the central authority.
- Emphasizing the necessity of preparing local authorities to deal with crises, disasters, and internal conflicts by developing rapid and effective response plans.
- Promoting a culture of cooperation and initiative between citizens and local authorities to avoid problems arising from war and various forms of conflict.
The thesis was examined and recommended by the Viva-Voce Committee for acceptance and approval. The defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, and interested individuals, in addition to the candidate’s colleagues and family members.
