Political Chaos in Yemen
Translations:
Adam Baron comes on the show to discuss the ongoing political chaos in Yemen. Topics covered include:
- Who the Houthis are, and where they get their power and influence
- Saleh’s continued grip on power and recent connections to the Houthis
- The Islamist Islah party’s current status
- How AQAP fits into the current chaos
- What president Hadi has been able to accomplish over the past two years
- The importance of local politics in Yemen
- The relevance of the international community (including the recent sanctions) on Yemeni politics
- Problems with viewing the situation in Yemen through a sectarian lens
Links:
- Yemen’s political transition at risk of collapse | European Council on Foreign Relations
- BBC News – Yemen: Fragility underlies UN-backed peace deal
- Yemen’s fragile truce in tatters | Al Jazeera America
- Yemen: On brink of civil war or dissolution? – Opinion – Al Jazeera English
- Adam Baron on Myths of the “Yemen Model” of US Counterterrorism Policy | Just Security
- Adam Baron (@adammbaron) on Twitter
- Karl Morand (@KarlMorand) on Twitter
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