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The South of Yemen, Between the Internal Will, International Diplomacy and the Need for International Positive Support

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The South is currently facing a historic opportunity to move beyond the era of isolation and failed experiments, and to embark on an open, civil developmental model. As the Southern people itself stands again more powerful; rather in the past, its will was suppressed during the failed unity project, evidenced by ongoing popular southern anger, resistance and the return of the land to its rightful owners through prolonged struggle and genuine southern resistance. The land (Southern State) is not merely geography; it is a sovereign entity with a people, an independent history, state and an identity. It is both politically reckless and futile to bet on parties outside this natural framework. One must not wager on those who hold no legitimate ownership.

The desire for positive transformation exists, and Southern people represented by Southern Transitional Council under the Presidency of Al Zubaidi is opening up to the world with awareness and realism. The question is no longer "Can the South begin?" but rather "What scale of positive partnerships is possible if it truly begins?" The West, in its pursuit of market stability and expanding interests, must not bet on the continuation of conflict but on realistic solutions that serve both its interests and those of the peoples involved. Lasting stability does not come through fragile settlements or balance-of-power arms races, but through recognition of those who possess popular legitimacy, effective control, and strong political will for stability, development, and openness.

The new Southern model under the popular national principal towards Independent Southern State is based on four clear pillars: balance, open markets, pragmatism, and the avoiding of revolutionary and religious rhetoric except where security necessities dictate otherwise. This reassures external partners that the transformation is not a whim but a long-term vision. Possible projects range from strategic investments, smart tourism, and entrepreneurship incubation, to building a competitive and secure digital Southern state. All this is supported by a smart media environment that clearly portrays the South as a serious, real and stable partner in collaboration with regional and international Allies.

The West today must not view reality through outdated lenses. Transformations cannot be understood through the logic of transient deals, but by recognizing those who build and hold popular will and territorial control. The South is not just a "cause" but a real renaissance project underway, whose people do not seek unconditional aid but partnership based on stability and mutual interests. Southern media must reflect this transformation as a mature civil process, proving day by day that true stability is not made in conferences but on the ground.

Therefore, Western decision-makers need to reconsider their old bets. Betting on Northern parties has proven to be a failure because it ignores popular, geographical, and political realities. Conversely, partnering with a reliable rising South—if founded on mutual respect—will create a new regional model that transcends revolutionary rhetoric and provides stability in a time of widespread crisis.