Al Qaida and Yemen- Is Our Current Policy Good Enough?

Abstract

The internal challenges faced by the Government of Yemen clearly limit their capabilities to locate, disrupt, and destroy Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula on their own. The United States, with the support of the United Kingdom and the neighboring Arab nations, must act now to eliminate and marginalize Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and capture or kill the Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula's leadership within the borders of Yemen. Once this is difficult task is accomplished then the economic, governance, and military cooperation and assistance programs can really become the long range strategic focus. The United States should view Yemen as a strategic and lasting economic partner whose valued friendship is based on the idea of economic prosperity, good governance, military cooperation, safety, and security for all of its citizens.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 2011
Accession Number
ADA543700

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  • Darren L. Richardson

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Air Force
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  • Counterterrorism
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