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Yemen: A Failed State?
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:16
Abstract
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.
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.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS , DR
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Yemen: A Failed State? |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )