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Stacey Philbrick Yadav, Professor of International Relations at Hobart & William Smith College.

News article created by the Department of Political Science & International Relations.

More than 55 students and faculty attended a lecture by Professor Stacey Philbrick Yadav of Hobart and William Smith Colleges on Monday, October 26, 2026 in the Milne Library Multipurpose Room.

Titled 鈥淐onsolidation through Conflict: The Past, Present, and Future of Houthi Governance in Yemen,鈥� the talk examined the evolution of Houthi rule in Yemen and explored how conflict has shaped the movement鈥檚 political authority, governance structures, and prospects for the future. Drawing on decades of research on Yemeni politics, Philbrick Yadav provided historical context for the ongoing conflict while discussing the challenges of governance, justice, and peacebuilding in one of the Middle East鈥檚 most complex political environments.

The event was organized by Professor Raslan Ibrahim, Associate Professor of Political Science & International Relations and an expert on Middle Eastern politics. The lecture is part of a broader series of invited speakers organized by Professor Ibrahim that addresses key issues in international politics and the Middle East. The series gives students the opportunity to engage directly with prominent scholars and practitioners while deepening their understanding of contemporary international affairs.

Philbrick Yadav is the Joseph P. DiGangi Professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and a leading scholar of Yemeni politics. Her most recent book, Yemen in the Shadow of Transition: Pursuing Justice Amid War (Oxford University Press, 2023), examines efforts to pursue justice and accountability amid ongoing conflict. She also serves on the board of the American Institute for Yemeni Studies and has worked extensively with international organizations and aid agencies supporting peacebuilding initiatives in Yemen.

The discussion that followed the presentation highlighted strong student engagement with the topic. Professor Ibrahim noted that he was especially pleased by the thoughtful questions posed by students, which sparked an engaging and wide-ranging conversation with Professor Philbrick Yadav about the future of Yemen, regional politics, and ongoing challenges to peacebuilding and governance.

The speaker series will continue this semester with two virtual events. On November 11, Professor F. Gregory Gause III, a leading scholar of Middle Eastern politics, will present 鈥淭he New Old Middle East: Wars of Sound and Fury.鈥� On November 23, Professor Sasikumar Sundaram of City St George鈥檚, University of London, will discuss 鈥淩hetorical Powers: How Rising States Shape International Order,鈥� drawing on his research on rhetoric, international order, and the Global South. 

The event reflects the Department of Political Science & International Relations鈥� commitment to bringing leading experts to campus and fostering informed dialogue on pressing global issues.