This blog was started for a few reasons. We both have been studying Yemen for years, and as the country has risen in importance, the quality of discussion has declined. We wanted to contradict some other individuals, blogs and commentators who have no experience in Yemen or with Arabic, and who turn the facts to fit their opinions. We feel that presenting a thoughtful and nuanced discussion of Yemeni affairs, based in knowledge of its history and culture is in the best interest of all. That said, this is not an academic blog, and provides a lighter tone than our other publications, and also allows us to indulge our unhealthy interests in medieval swords and mysterious islands that color Yemeni history.

Enjoy.


Friday, July 10, 2009

Al-Arabiyya on al-Qaeda in Yemen

I've been waiting for this program on al-Qaeda in Yemen to come out for a few days, and now al-Arabiyya has finally posted it to its website. I haven't read it yet, but it is on my list for the weekend. So, for the moment, you are all on your own - print it off, take it to the beach and enjoy some nice weekend reading. It is not quite Alan Furst, but it is close.
Posted by Gregory at 2:05 PM

2 comments:

ibn adim said...

Looks like the situation in the south is going from bad to worse. Sabanet is reporting 3 northern civilans killed in the south.

3:49 PM, July 10, 2009
Gregory said...

Thanks for the heads up.

12:44 PM, July 11, 2009

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