Through the utilization of a diverse network of contacts across different political and social spaces of Yemeni society, the Washington Center for Yemeni Studies (WCYS) recognizes and places immense value on credibility and objectivity, producing knowledge in the form of periodic reports, research outputs, and field studies.

It also builds partnerships with like-minded organizations and centers by facilitating an exchange of information and ideas.

The WCYS team works to explain, unpack, and assess the complexities of the situation in Yemen, with the goals of (1) helping policymakers navigate, understand, and provide solutions for the key political, humanitarian, legal and social issues in Yemen; and (2) assisting with the research and academic output of other think tanks and centers through the provision of accurate, reliable, and objective information.