War on terror/ A pretty big mess
The White House’s strategy for fighting al-Qaeda in
Yemen — repeatedly presented as a model by President Obama — was left in
tatters Thursday by the resignation of
the man who personally approved U.S. drone strikes in the country and the
collapse of its central government.
U.S. officials struggled to sort out a
melange of reports about who, if anyone, is in charge in Yemen. The prospect of
continued chaos cast doubt on the viability of the Obama administration’s
counterterrorism policy for Yemen and whether it can still count on local help
against al-Qaeda.
“A dangerous situation just went from
bad to worse with grave implications for our counterterrorism efforts,” said
Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the House Intelligence Committee.
“Our relationship with the Yemen government has been vital in confronting
[al-Qaeda] and keeping the pressure on its leadership, and every effort must be
made to continue that partnership.”
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