Yemen has the earmarks of a failing state , says Christopher Boucek . The Houthis are not fighting for democracy or even against President Ali Abdullah Saleh's government in Sanaa ; they have been battling Saudi Arabia and its allies since March 2011 to oust Saleh. Boucek says Yemen is running out of oil , lacks other economic strengths . He says al Qaeda militants , including some from South Asia , are regrouping in Yemen .
Yemen has the earmarks of a failing state , says Christopher Boucek . The nation is dealing with a civil war , other challenges to its authority . Boucek says Yemen is running out of oil , lacks other economic strengths . He says al Qaeda militants , including some from South Asia , are regrouping in Yemen .