| ID | 186011 |
| Title Proper | State Weakness, al-Qa'ida, and Rebel Governance |
| Other Title Information | Yemen from the Arab Spring until 2022 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Furlan, Marta |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | As the Arab Spring arrived in Yemen, al-Qa'ida joined the insurgency, conquered territories, and governed them. Eleven years later, I aim to assess whether the conditions that led to the group's emergence as both insurgent and governor have changed. I argue that, while al-Qa'ida is weaker, Yemen remains deeply vulnerable with a government in exile, an ongoing civil war, and armed groups in control of extensive territory. In this context, a resurgence of al-Qa'ida cannot be excluded. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 76, No.1; Spring 2022: p.9-28 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal 2022-03 76, 1 |
| Key Words | Yemen ; Al-Qa'ida ; State Weakness ; Arab Spring ; Rebel Governance |