May 12, 2011
Much attention has been given to Yemen's current political crisis and to the danger of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula's terrorist efforts aimed at the United States. Beyond these immediate dangers, however, Yemen threatens to become a failing state, as political, separatist, economic, and social problems are steadily worsening. Not only the United States, but also its allies, Saudi Arabia and the Persian/Arabian Gulf states face the risk of Yemen's uncertain future.