{"id":20754,"date":"2025-12-14T17:38:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T14:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/su.edu.ye\/voga\/?p=20754"},"modified":"2025-12-14T17:41:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T14:41:29","slug":"masters-degree-awarded-to-mr-moath-abdulkarim-al-jammali-in-political-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/su.edu.ye\/voga\/en\/20754\/","title":{"rendered":"Master\u2019s Degree Awarded to Mr. Moath Abdulkarim Al-Jammali in Political Science"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mr. Moath Abdulkarim Abdulwahab Al-Jammali <\/strong>was awarded a Master\u2019s Degree in Political Science <\/strong>with an average of Excellent and a grade of (92) <\/strong>for his thesis titled: Yemeni\u2013Saudi Relations (2011\u20132014)<\/em><\/strong>, which was submitted to the Department of Political Science \u2013 Political Science Division \u2013 Sana\u2019a University. The MA defense was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/strong><\/td>\nCommittee Members<\/strong><\/td>\nDesignation<\/strong><\/td>\nPosition<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nProf. Mansour Aziz Hamoud Al-Zandani<\/strong><\/td>\nInternal Examiner<\/td>\nChair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nProf. Khadija Ahmed Ali Al-Haisami<\/strong><\/td>\nMain Supervisor<\/td>\nMember<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nProf. Nabil Ali Ahmed Al-Sharjabi<\/strong><\/td>\nExternal Examiner<\/td>\nMember<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The study primarily aimed to examine the impact of local, regional, and international variables on Yemeni\u2013Saudi relations during the transitional phase following the Arab Spring (2011\u20132014).<\/p>\n

The study yielded a number of key findings summarized as follows:<\/p>\n

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  • Yemeni\u2013Saudi relations prior to the Arab Spring were characterized by fluctuation between cooperation and conflict, largely shaped by the border disputes.<\/li>\n
  • Saudi Arabia maintained a dual relationship with Yemen: formally with Yemeni state institutions, and informally, politically and financially, with numerous tribal, religious, and political leaders through what is known as the \u201cSpecial Committee.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Yemen\u2019s potential membership in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) remained dependent on the state of Yemeni\u2013Saudi relations; periods of improved relations strengthened this possibility, while periods of tension significantly weakened it, given that Saudi Arabia is the primary gateway for any Yemeni integration into the Gulf system.<\/li>\n
  • During the 2011 Arab Spring, Saudi Arabia sought to contain the Yemeni youth revolution through the Gulf Initiative out of concern about the spread of regional unrest.<\/li>\n
  • Domestic transformations in both Yemen and Saudi Arabia during the study period (2011\u20132014) contributed to a decline in bilateral relations.<\/li>\n
  • Regional shifts following the Arab Spring further strained relations, as Saudi Arabia adjusted its priorities in Yemen and reduced its presence there.<\/li>\n
  • The deepening international influence in Yemen after the Arab Spring drove a significant wedge in Yemeni\u2013Saudi relations, reflected in clear indicators of decline across political, security, and economic levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In light of these findings, the researcher recommended the following:<\/p>\n

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    • Enhancing cooperation and complementarity between Yemen and Saudi Arabia on political, economic, and security fronts, given the long-standing geographical proximity and shared interests.<\/li>\n
    • Ensuring that bilateral relations are governed by diplomatic norms, mutual respect, and state-to-state engagement, rather than informal networks that have ultimately proven ineffective.<\/li>\n
    • Encouraging Saudi Arabia to support Yemen\u2019s accession to the GCC, as this would strengthen Yemen\u2019s political presence and demographic weight and benefit both sides.<\/li>\n
    • Shifting the relationship toward development and economic cooperation\u2014such as establishing joint markets and free-trade zones on both sides of the border\u2014instead of relying on previous security-centric approaches like border fences and buffer zones.<\/li>\n
    • Developing Saudi analytical tools to achieve a deeper understanding of Yemen\u2019s political and social structures, and avoiding unfair treatment of Yemeni expatriates affected by recent regulatory changes.<\/li>\n
    • Encouraging Saudi Arabia to play an active role in financing Yemen\u2019s reconstruction programs, in coordination with regional and international partners, and in supporting Yemen\u2019s economy.<\/li>\n
    • Promoting Saudi cooperation with regional and international stakeholders to help facilitate a comprehensive political settlement to the Yemeni crisis that safeguards the interests of all parties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The defense session was attended by faculty members, researchers, students, colleagues, and the researcher\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

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