International relations between Yemen and Afghanistan

Flag of yemen versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Yemen and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Yemen

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Yemen Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Sanaa
Population 29 825 964
Land Area (sq km) 555 000
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 64 years

Yemen is a country located in the Middle East, on the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, the Red Sea to the west, the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea to the south, and Oman to the east. Yemen has a long and complex history, with a diverse mix of cultures, languages, and religions. It has been an important trading and cultural crossroads for centuries, and has been influenced by various empires, including the Ottoman Empire and the British Empire. In recent years, Yemen has faced a number of significant geopolitical challenges. The country has been embroiled in a civil war since 2015, when a coalition of Arab states led by Saudi Arabia intervened in the conflict in support of the internationally recognized government. The conflict has been marked by widespread human rights abuses, including targeted attacks on civilians, indiscriminate bombing, and the use of child soldiers. The war has also caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and suffering from food shortages, disease outbreaks, and other forms of suffering. In addition to the civil war, Yemen has also faced other geopolitical challenges, including terrorism, corruption, and economic instability. The country is home to a number of extremist groups, including al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, which has carried out a number of attacks against civilians and government targets. Yemen is also ranked as one of the most corrupt countries in the world, and its economy has struggled in recent years due to a combination of internal conflict and external economic pressures. Overall, Yemen's geopolitical situation is complex and volatile, and it has significant implications for the broader region. The country's ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis have drawn international attention and efforts to address the situation, but finding a lasting resolution to the crisis has proven difficult.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 1.31 bigger than the population of Yemen (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Yemen: 29 825 964).

The Afghanistan's land area is 1.18 bigger than the land area of Yemen (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Yemen: 555 000).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Yemen is situated 44 places below in the ranking (position 102).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Yemen maintains contact with 27 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Yemen, this figure drops to 0.


Conflict Simulator: Yemen vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Yemen vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 72.6% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Yemen vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Yemen and Afghanistan, probably, Yemen won't has any partner.
Turkey will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Yemen painted in yellow and the allies of Afghanistan painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Afghanistan with a 93.5% probability.

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