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Dig: Yemen and the Houthis w/ Helen Lackner

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Yemen's Complex Situation: US Role and Al-Qaeda Threat

This chapter explores the complexity of Yemen's situation, including the US campaign against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and its leadership within the coalition supporting the Saudi UAE war. It discusses the significance of Al-Qaeda in Yemen and how it was portrayed as a threat by the Americans. The chapter also examines the primary motive for the US presence in Yemen, primarily focused on counterterrorism.

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