Socotra Island, part of Yemen, is one of the most isolated places on Earth and suffers the indirect consequences of the war taking place on the continent since 2015. While great powers are dividing this heavenly piece of land between themselves, obscuring what their actual plans are, the local population is struggling with isolation from the rest of the world, lack of opportunities, uncertainty, blurring and potentially loss of their own identity, traditions and language. Also due to lack of control and support the island is facing a devastating environmental crisis. Socotra Island is home for 700 endemic species, found nowhere else on Earth. The bizarre, prehistoric looking Dragon Blood Tree grows only in the mountains of Socotra. Unfortunately the trees are dying and the reason is still unknown. Socotri language is predating the Arabic language, but is on its way to be forgotten for the generations to come. There are fewer poets composing poems about politics and social causes. Tales of jinnis are rarely spoken beside the fire. People of Socotra will be facing dramatic changes in the foreseeable future. As other societies around the world, they follow their intrinsic urge for progress, easily abolishing their own traditions and habits and opening towards global trends. There is no doubt that Socotra has vast economical potential. The only concerns are which country will actually take advantage of this natural beauty; what will be the outcome and the benefit for the native population; will they manage to preserve the fragile, endemic environment and the Socotri cultural heritage.