Modern conflicts in the tiny and poor Middle Eastern country of Yemen could be said to be connected to __________
a. problems of statehood and national identity, since the current strife can be considered an extension of the failure to fully unite the country after regional reunification
b. the fact that it has become a safe haven for transnational terrorism in the wake of ethnic conflict
c. a regional rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran that has led to a proxy war, more than anything else
d. religion, in combination with its geographic isolation, much as with Afghanistan
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
In 1821, Spain signed the treaty of ________ to mark the independence of Mexico from colonial rule
A. Phoenice B. Guadalupe Hidalgo C. Córdoba D. Cahuenga E. Mignano
In the role of policy analyst, one must understand not only the theoretical issues concerning agenda setting but also the points of ______ within the political system.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The U.S. response to the placement of Soviet offensive missiles in Cuba is an example of client politics
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Third World leaders attempted to build common foreign policy strategies when they created the ______________ in order to establish positions that would allow them to avoid choosing sides in the cold war
a. Nonaligned Movement b. New International Economic Order c. G-77 d. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development