America 's main concern regarding Yemen is that the country could become an al Qaeda stronghold if Saleh falls , Rubin said . Violence has erupted across the Middle East and North Africa in recent years . Dictators across the region are eager to return to power , while others refuse to back down . Each country faces unique challenges and challenges . The U.S. and other Western powers have not pushed as hard for change in certain countries .
Violence has erupted across the Middle East and North Africa in recent years . Dictators across the region are eager to return to power , while others refuse to back down . Each country faces unique challenges and challenges . The U.S. and other Western powers have not pushed as hard for change in certain countries .