THE DYNAMICS OF THE SAUDI—YEMEN CONFLICT: A SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVIST ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC PERCEPTION

Nisa, Rista Choirotun, Nisak, Khoirun and Wargadinata, Wildana ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7972-0462 (2024) THE DYNAMICS OF THE SAUDI—YEMEN CONFLICT: A SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVIST ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC PERCEPTION. CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies), 17 (1). pp. 45-54. ISSN 2085-563X

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Abstract

This study examines the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, which
impacts political, economic, and social aspects. The background of this
research is Yemen's internal conflict involving Saudi Arabia's military
intervention since 2015. This study analyzes the public's perception of the
intervention and its impact. Using the theories of social constructivism by
Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann, this study identifies how public
perceptions are shaped through narratives constructed by the media,
governments, and other social actors. The method used is qualitative with an
analytical descriptive approach through the explanation of conflict variables,
community conditions, and the impact of the intervention. The discussion
results show that public perceptions are divided into positive perceptions that
see intervention as an effort for stability in the region and negative perceptions
that consider intervention to exacerbate humanitarian and economic crises.
Despite the political benefits, the negative impact on civil society is enormous.
Therefore, a diplomatic approach that prioritizes human rights and the welfare
of civil society, as well as inclusive reconciliation efforts to achieve sustainable
peace, is needed.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Arab—Yemeni conflict; regional conflict; public perception
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2002 Cultural Studies
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of Arabic Language and Letters
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Wildana Wargadinata, Lc., M.Ag
Date Deposited:	10 Dec 2024 09:28

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