Social and political situation in Yemen after the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh Cover Image

Sytuacja społeczno-polityczna w Jemenie po odejściu prezydenta Saliha
Social and political situation in Yemen after the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh

Author(s): Diana Wolańska
Subject(s): Civil Society, Islam studies, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Developing nations, Politics and religion, Politics and society, Sociology of Religion, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: Yemen; President Ali Abdullah Saleh

Summary/Abstract: Yemen is a country which belongs to the world’s poorest regions. Constant civil wars, instability of employment, lack of education and healthcare as well as widespread famine, are only some of the major problems which Yemen struggles with. Due to totalitarian and inefficient rule of the former President Ali Abdall Salli, the political situation worsen leading to so called ‘Arab Spring’ revolution when the Yemeni society finally said ‘no’ to the regime. Incompetent political leadership of President Ali Abdullah Saleh as well as his dealings with tribal intricacies created a perfect harbour for al Qaeda creating a sense of destabilizations and fear around the country. Despite of the reigns of newly-elected president , the situation has not improved. Country still remains in a deep economic and social crisis being on verge of another civil war which could be tragic. The main reason for destabilisation in Yemen is growing conflict between Shiite-Huti from the north of the country as well as rapid activation of al Qaeda structures in the Arabian Peninsula in the south. The situation in Yemen shows us how terrorist organizations and other related groups activate in consequence of abolishment of the country’s regime and central administration. This kind of situation is not promising for the future of the country. It needs to be said openly that without help from other countries and international organisations, Yemen is unable to cope with the existing situation and it is the only way to save that region which as we know plays a strategic role in the international arena.

  • Issue Year: IX/2012
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 183-189
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish