The League of Arab States (LAS), commonly known as the Arab League, was established in 1945 to promote cooperation among countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Founded by six states in the aftermath of World War II, the organization has since expanded to include much of the Arab world. Its charter emphasizes cooperation among member states in political, economic, cultural, and social areas, with the goal of advancing shared regional interests. The Arab League serves as a forum for dialogue and coordination on regional issues, particularly those related to security, sovereignty, and political stability. While its decisions are non-binding, the organization plays a significant role in shaping regional consensus and facilitating joint action among its members. Historically, the League has been involved in key regional issues, including support for Palestinian statehood and responses to conflicts across the region. Over time, its mandate has expanded to include cooperation on economic integration, legal coordination, and regional security. The Arab League has also developed mechanisms for peacekeeping and conflict response, deploying missions in areas such as Sudan, Somalia, and Syria. Today, the LAS remains an influential platform for regional cooperation, working to address shared challenges and promote stability across the Arab world.

The Yemeni Civil War started in 2014 between the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and the Supreme Political Council (SPC). The conflict centers on competing claims to political legitimacy and control of the Yemeni state. The PLC is recognized by the United Nations and most of the world as the true government of Yemen. However, the SPC claims to be the government after it overthrew the original government and captured the capital. This civil war evolved into a proxy war when Saudi Arabia began to support the PLC while Iran supported the SPC. Throughout the war, millions of civilians have been forced to leave their homes. Food shortages are happening across the country, with hundreds of thousands of children at risk of dying from malnutrition. War crimes have also been reported by both sides. Recently, fighting in Southern Yemen led to the collapse of another separatist faction called the Southern Transitional Council (STC). This group attempted to secede from PLC-controlled territory in southern Yemen. However, the STC was quickly taken over by the PLC with support from Saudi Arabia. As the conflict enters its 12th year, there is still much to do. Progress has been made in prisoner swaps, but no real peace negotiations have started. War crimes need to be investigated but have been blocked by the United Nations Security Council many times. Civilians need support, but the fighting has made it difficult to provide aid. Delegates will need to find a peaceful resolution to this conflict. However, that cannot be done without helping the civilians on the ground.