Yemen: Current Conditions and U.S. Relations (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Jan. 4, 2007 |
| Report Number |
RS21808 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Alfred B. Prados and Jeremy M. Sharp, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
Yemen, the only republic on the Arabian Peninsula, is the poorest country in that area. A presidential election deemed relatively fair was held in 2006 with President Ali Abdullah Salih winning reelection with 77% of the popular vote. Nevertheless, democratic institutions remain fragile. U.S.-Yemeni relations have generally been good, though marred occasionally by policy differences over Iraq and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Yemen has played a cooperative role in U.S. counter-terrorism efforts in the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula, though overall U.S. economic and military assistance to Yemen remains modest. This report summarizes Yemenâs domestic situation, foreign relations, and ties with the United States. It will be updated as significant developments occur.
