Master’s degree with distinction for student Sumaia Nasser Salah Nasser Al Radaei, Political and Strategic Studies Center

Student Samia Nasser Salah Nasser Al-Radai obtained a master’s degree in political and strategic studies, specializing in diplomacy and international relations, from the Political and Strategic Studies Center at Sana’a University, for her thesis entitled “Political Crisis Management: Renaissance Dam Negotiations as a Model (2011-2022)”, on Tuesday 25/Sha’ban/1446 AH, corresponding to 25/2/2025 AD.

The discussion and judging committee consisted of Dr. Nabil Ali Mohsen Al-Sharjabi; External examiner and head of the committee, Dr. Saoud Mohammed Nasser Al-Shawesh; Head Supervisor and member of the committee, and Dr. Mahyoub Hassan Radman Muhammad; Internal examiner and member of the committee.

The study aims to analyze political crisis management by examining the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) negotiations between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia from 2011 to 2022. The research focuses on the nature of the crisis, the strategies employed to manage it through diplomatic and political negotiations, and the key influencing factors, including historical treaties, Israeli ambitions, and external interventions. Additionally, it explores potential scenarios for resolving the crisis.

The findings reveal that historical treaties have significantly contributed to the complexity of the crisis, as prior agreements have shaped the conflicting stances of the affected states. External interventions, despite their mediating role, have failed to impose binding solutions. Additionally, Israeli involvement in supporting water projects in Ethiopia has intensified the dispute, impacting the negotiation dynamics. The study highlights the diversity of negotiation strategies, including direct diplomacy, international mediation, and political escalation. However, the absence of a binding legal agreement has prolonged the crisis. The study also examines potential future scenarios, including political settlements, international arbitration, or military escalation, concluding that diplomatic negotiations remain the most viable solution for ensuring regional stability.

A number of the student’s colleagues, researchers, and family members attended the discussion.

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