Is Yemen a failed state? The Yemen Republic is the result of the unification in 1990 of two former states: The Yemen Arab Republic (NorthYemen) and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen). The country's history and its former units have been marred with civil wars, poverty and epidemic corruption.
Learning objective
1. Examine the concept of failed state within the International relations literature. 2. Take a closer look at Yemen(s) political history(ies), its/their political and social structures, and power dynamics. 3. Introduce the concept of the 'cunning state' and its exploitation of the discourse of failed state
Content
This seminar looks at the concept of failed states and how useful it can be in describing the situation in a country like Yemen. It will also take a closer look at Yemen(s) political history(ies) and its/their political and social structures. Students are expected to write a paper and make a presentation.
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