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Yemen: Dancing on the Heads of Snakes

CONFLICTED

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The Dilemma of Ali Abdullah Saleh: Choosing Between Admiration and Alliance

This chapter explores the complex decision faced by Ali Abdullah Saleh, former president of Yemen, as he had to choose between his admiration for Saddam Hussein and his alliance with Saudi Arabia and the GCC countries. It delves into the repercussions of Saleh's decision on Yemenis, including the expulsion of Yemeni laborers from Saudi Arabia, and the conflicting opinions among Yemenis regarding Saleh's stance.

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