Yemen’s creaky compromise

Yemen’s political transition process has, against many odds, managed to remain on track. In contrast to some other Arab transitions since 2011, it has been portrayed as a qualified success.

Nevertheless, establishing the foundations of a durable state will require getting deep and dirty with the most intractable issues, such as the Southern question, the Houthis, and transnational justice. It is here that the international community should focus its efforts, advocating a thorough transition rather than simply an orderly one.