Yemen and the Arab League

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This paper examines how the modern and ancient history of Yemen is filled with conflict and countless examples of conflict resolution, some successful but many disastrously unsuccessful. It looks at how the country has been divided and reformed, the subject of colonization, the victim of several complete governmental takeovers and last but not least the victim of bloody civil war. The paper also discusses how the conflicts in Yemen, arising from a historically challenged social and political network, are frequently addressed by the Arab League in an attempt to make the international community understand the unsuspecting role it may play in the growth of Islamic extremism, as a result of political and economic instability.

Outline:
Introduction
About the Arab League
Yemen Itself
Yemen, Terrorism and the Arab League Today
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The role of the Arab League, as the most intimate of political lobbies in Yemen is recognized as a crucial and integral organization in the process of understanding with regard to this principle and has been essential in an international understanding of the situation, from its roots in colonization to its current dire need for collective and enduring security, beginning with economic security. In fact the overarching responsibility and goal of the organization is to provide an opportunity for peaceful resolution of conflict between Arab nations and with other outside interests. As a part of this overarching responsibility the Arab League frequently councils nations with regard to the manner in which they can combat terrorism beginning with the counseling of such nations about making and keeping unilateral political affirmations regarding the elimination of tolerance of terrorist support and safe harbor."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cohn, Marjorie. "Understanding, Responding to and Preventing Terrorism." Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ) (2002): 25.
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• Henzel, Christopher. "The Origins of Al Qaeda's Ideology: Implications for US Strategy." Parameters 35, no. 1 (2005): 69.

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