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Conflict Resolution in Yemen
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Introduction
The conflict in Yemen has been going on since 2014, and it has only gotten worse despite
numerous attempts at peace. Understanding the difficulties in Yemen requires applying the
theories of conflict and the knowledge gained by recognizing the barriers that prevent conflicts
from being resolved peacefully; conflict theories, when applied to the current situation in
Yemen, might shed light on the obstacles standing in the way of a peaceful resolution. Several
other theories can also be applied to the current situation in Yemen, including the social
exchange theory and the psychological theory of conflict (Andreoni et al., 2019).
The resource scarcity theory
An example of such a theory is the resource scarcity hypothesis, which postulates that
disputes emerge whenever one or more parties’ needs are incompatible with the available
resources. The competition between the two sides for Yemen’s scarce water, food, and oil is
fueling the civil war. All sides recognize these resources’ importance to the country’s future, but
only one can win (Andreoni et al., 2019). It is possible to identify solutions that get at the root of
the problem and lessen the chances of future conflict if we can better comprehend the resource
constraint’s impact on the current one.
Systemic theory of conflict
The systemic theory of conflict is another framework that can be used to understand the
current crisis in Yemen. According to this idea, economic and political institutions are just two
examples of broader systemic elements contributing to an environment where conflict is more
likely to arise than a peaceful one. Poverty, inequality, and political instability are all
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fundamental factors worsening the situation in Yemen and prolonging the conflict there. When
these more significant systemic concerns are understood, it becomes possible to find solutions to
the bottom of the problem and ultimately lead to a more peaceful and stable setting (Andreoni et
al., 2019).
Social exchange theory
The other plausible explanation is the social exchange idea. According to this hypothesis,
people choose to act in ways that will have favourable consequences and avoid those that will
have unfavourable ones. This means that for conflict resolution in Yemen to succeed, all parties
involved must be convinced that they would benefit from the negotiated terms. In Yemen, where
the Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government are at odds over the country, this could prove to
be a significant barrier (Caputo et al., 2019). It might be challenging to find a middle ground
when each party is concerned that they are giving too much up for too little to reach an
agreement.
The psychological theory of conflict
As a second option, we might look at the psychological perspective on the battle.
According to this view, tensions flare up when people feel threatened in some way, either
physically or emotionally. The Houthi rebels in Yemen fear the activities of the Yemeni
government and its backers, while the Yemeni …
