57 selected to represent the party, regardless sometimes of their organisa­tional skills and party’s activism and affiliation. It is usually carried out in an Islah’s ideological and loyalty balance. Moreover, members of the legislature are allowed to change party affiliation(cross the aisle). 3.3.5. Party Strengths and Weaknesses The current strategy for Islah depends on its extensive run to obtain the highest number of opposition seats by winning the support of the pub­lic, and confidence of its members. The party as well is doing its best to protect and keep its achievements and gains for the last 25 years of struggle from the inner and outer threats. It feels the needs of Islah and appreciates its growing influence. Thus, the political Islamic groups are fighting back to strengthen and expand their organisations and member­ship(quality comes first), which was and will be reflected in the elec­toral process and the representative system if it is fair and honest enough. Strengths • Party’s conservative ideology appeals more to the conservative (religious) Yemeni voters; • Party is well organised and ideologically cohesive; • Party is strong at the national, governorate, and local levels; • In comparison to the other parties Islah has a very dedicated and well trained working staff and teams; • Islah has a very active and productive women’s group. Weaknesses • Party leadership often does not act as an opposition party, but in consultation with the government; • Islah does not have financial resources to compete with the rul­ing party;