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Alwaght- As the so-called Yemen peace talks in Geneva ended with no tangible results, the Yemeni crisis looks certain to drag on for a while.

The effect of the collapse of the negotiations will be most detrimental to Yemenis living through the most devastating ordeals under a sky that been occupied by the Saudi-led coalitions warplanes pinpointing and striking their targets from afar.

While the resigned government's delegation returned to its hideout in Riyadh, other Yemeni groups that went to the Swiss city to resolve the conflict returned to their capital Sana'a.

This can be interpreted as a sign of each side's pledge of allegiance, meaning that one has shown loyalty to the Saudi regime while the other has remained true to the values of patriotism.

Yet the hand that has continued to pull the strings from a safe distance in an attempt to hamper an intra-Yemeni agreement that would eventually lead the country out of the turmoil it has been plunged in is none other than Saudi Arabia.

The reasons for this may vary but they all serve the interests of the house of Al Saud.

To begin with, any peace deal among Yemenis would have to shield the conflict-ridden nation from any kind of foreign interference, in the latest case, that of the Saudi-led aggression. What the Persian Gulf-monarchy is seeking is an agreement under its own terms that will ultimately guarantee its alleged "right" to meddle in Yemen's internal affairs that it perceives as its backyard.

Second, if the warring sides seal a deal on their own, the development would open the doors of prosperity. Without internal bickering and confrontations, Yemen will have a chance to invest in its security and give way for social, economic, political, even industrial and technological advancement. Such a scenario, albeit rather ideal for Yemen's gloomy present, will most likely infuriate Riyadh, fearful that its southern and western provinces such as Jizan, Najran, and Asir that border Yemen are inclined toward upholding secessionist aspirations. The reason this apprehension exists is interconnected with the geographical and cultural proximity between these areas and the people of Yemen.

Last but not least, is the rise of an anti Saudi wave that targets the regime's aspiration for becoming the leader of Arabic sates. If Yemen independently gets rid of this devastating crisis, it would probably set an example for other Arab; similar to the Tunisian uprising that sparked a series of revolts against regimes and dictators in 2011. Since Riyadh is so keen on keeping and expanding its hegemony over neighboring countries, particularly on the Arabian Peninsula, it fears that a successful and independent Yemeni scenario would trigger a domino's effect and other countries would follow suit.

However, despite Saudi's plots the movements that have stayed in the country to fight for the people's rights will also be at the negotiating table to draw up a deal that would comply with their conditions. At the end of the day, removing Saudi's puppet Mansur Hadi from power and thereby dethroning Saudi from Yemen's political scene will result from months-long peaceful uprising and resistance against illegal war on country. Destroying Yemen's infrastructures with internationally banned bombs won't cut it to sway its stance.

Now in the shadow of a bloody conflict, Yemen looks set to stand its ground in the face of foreign-intervention and increasing pressure. Many therefore hope that in the near future, Yemen may be a leader country with other states following its footsteps on the path of freedom.