More Than the Strait: Shifting Power Dynamics and Political Perspectives in Yemen

Event number: 289337 – download as .ics

As part of the Yemen Policy Papers project, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, together with CARPO e.V., provides analyses of key issues relating to Yemen’s political, economic, and social development. Together with selected authors of these analyses and other experts, we would like to discuss current developments in Yemen and present key findings from the publication series on the country’s political, economic, and social development.

The Yemen Policy Papers address, among other issues, the political situation and prospects of the new government, the economy and reconstruction, the role of Saudi Arabia, dynamics in southern Yemen, and the challenges posed by climate change. The aim is to link sound analysis with concrete policy recommendations for German and international policymakers.

Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Hiroshimastraße 28, 10785 Berlin, Building 2 | Conference Room 2

5:30 p.m. Registration

6:00 p.m. Welcome and opening remarks by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

6:15 p.m. Panel Discussion with:

• Rafat al Akhali, Co-Founder, DeepRoot Consulting


• Julia Pickhardt, Associate Fellow, CARPO e.V.; PhD Candidate, Geneva Graduate Institute


• Maysa Shuja al Deen, Senior Researcher, Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies


• Ahmed al Khameri, Team Leader, Yemen Support Facility & Technical Assistance Facility for Yemen, Chemonics UK

Moderator: Dr. Marie-Christine Heinze, Co-Founder & Chairwoman of the Board, CARPO e.V.

7:30 p.m. End of event & reception

We kindly ask you to register by 3 November 2026 at the latest.

The event will be held in English without interpretation. The venue is accessible.