Abstract

Yemen's experiment in popular parliamentary elections has shaken things up in the Arabian Peninsula, the last place on earth that the United States wants to see democracy flourish. But internal political differences, profound economic crisis and Saudi hostility puts this achievement at risk.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1993

Publisher Statement

Copyright © 1993 Middle East Research and Information Project. This article first appeared in Middle East Report 185 26:6 (1993) 2-6.

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