Should South Yemen Reclaim Independence?

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Should South Yemen reclaim its independence? In this video, we explore the complex history of Yemen’s unification in 1990 and the growing calls for the South to restore its former statehood. Once known as the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen, the South joined with the North to form a single country—only to face decades of unrest, dictatorship, and ultimately, civil war. With the Houthi movement now controlling much of the North and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) demanding autonomy, the prospect of renewed Southern independence has become a pressing issue in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

This video examines the legal, moral, and strategic arguments for and against Southern secession. While many in the South argue unification has failed and independence is a moral right, international law and realpolitik suggest otherwise. Would recognising South Yemen’s independence undermine the internationally backed government and strengthen the Houthis? Or could a split provide a more stable path forward for the region? With regional powers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE backing opposing sides, the stakes are high. Join us as we unpack the history, politics, and global implications of South Yemen’s bid to reclaim sovereignty in a fractured and war-torn Yemen.

*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:42 Yemen, Secession and Reclaimed Independence
01:28 Yemen: Location and Population
02:00 The Emergence of North and South Yemen
03:46 The Yemeni Unification Process, 1967-1990
05:21 Yemen after Unification, 1990-2012
06:27 The Yemen Civil War and the Emergence of the Houthis
08:21 The Yemen Government and the Southern Transitional Council
09:49 The Case For and Against South Yemen Independence

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