Merchants have informed Navanti Group that previously operational and refurbished cranes at the Port of Hudaydah may have been damaged and may no longer be operational. In addition to the crane damage, the Hudaydah port’s storage capacity of 150,000 tons of fuel has been substantially damaged, leaving only 50,000 tons of fuel storage remaining in […]
Historically, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) have focused on crimes such as smuggling, drug activities, traffic violations, local fights, scams, and other petty offenses. However, a recent attack by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as Daesh, Islamic State (IS), and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), has […]
The unexpected death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash near the border with Azerbaijan has amplified longstanding speculation over who will eventually succeed the aging Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the pinnacle of Iran’s ruling hierarchy. As the murky circumstances around Raisi’s death fuel rumors of a regime power play, one name […]
As the holy month of Ramadan ushers in a tradition of families gathering around their televisions to watch TV dramas known as Musalsalat, this year’s offerings in Yemen provide an emotional reflection of the country’s ongoing conflict and the competing narratives pushed by rival groups vying for control and legitimacy. One of the most notable […]
On February 2, 2024 U.S. forces launched retaliatory airstrikes against 85 Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria. These series of strikes were in response to the recent Iranian-backed militia strikes in Jordan that killed 3 U.S. service members on January 28. Syrian state-run news outlet Sana reported strikes in the cities of Deir al-Zour, Albu […]
Navanti News Bulletin: Yemen 2024 Forecast Navanti News presents a thought-provoking 2024 forecast for Yemen, aiming to stimulate critical thinking and emphasize long-term perspectives. The bulletin outlines the most challenging scenarios facing policy makers in regards to Yemen during 2024. Living Conditions Under Strain: Yemen is anticipated to encounter significant hurdles in the near future […]
Navanti’s data collection and analysis are based on networks of on-the-ground researchers from all walks of life: journalists, academics, and humanitarian workers, to name a few. Our analysts also keep abreast of open source reports to inform their work. Below, these analysts have summarized and contextualized the most important pieces they have read and listened […]
The Department of Defense today announced it intercepted drones and missiles from Yemen, intensifying the already escalating tensions in the Middle East, where Israel finds itself in a confrontation with the Axis of Resistance. This coalition comprises Hezbollah in Lebanon, Shia groups in Iraq and Syria, and the latest entrant, Ansar Allah (Houthis) in Yemen. […]
Navanti’s data collection and analysis are based on networks of on-the-ground researchers from all walks of life: journalists, academics, and humanitarian workers, to name a few. Our analysts also keep abreast of open source reports to inform their work. Below, these analysts have summarized and contextualized the most important pieces they have read and listened […]
Navanti’s data collection and analysis are based on networks of on-the-ground researchers from all walks of life: journalists, academics, and humanitarian workers, to name a few. Our analysts also keep abreast of open source reports to inform their work. Below, these analysts have summarized and contextualized the most important pieces they have read and listened […]