1. a) Name the capital of Yemen.
b) List the countries and bodies of water that border Yemen.
c) Who is the president of Yemen?

2. Why is a branch of al Qaeda operating out of Yemen?

3. a) Who are the Houthis?
b) Why are the Houthis fighting the Yemeni government?

4. Why do U.S. officials believe the Yemeni government has not been able to prevent al Qaeda from operating in Yemen?

5. Why are Yemen's neighbors concerned about al Qaeda's presence in that country?

6. Read more about Yemen in the "Background" and links under "Resources" below. What do you think is the most realistic way for the U.S. to convince the Yemeni government to focus on conquering al Qaeda in Yemen?