Biden Seeks End To Yemeni Civil War, Ends Arms Sales To UAE And Saudi Arabia

 

     Under President Joe Biden, the United States has already announced major shifts in its foreign policy. In exchange for turning a blind eye to the murder of journalists in Saudi Arabia and providing weapons to the Saudis and the United Arab Emirates, the United States, under Donald Trump, received recognition of Israel on the part of the latter and cooperation with both on the effort to continue the civil war in Yemen.

 

     President Biden announced an end to offensive arms sales to the UAE and Saudi Arabia as well as the appointment of a special envoy to negotiate an end to the civil war there, a humanitarian crisis that has killed or displaced millions of civilians. This fulfills another major promise he made during the campaign.

     This announcement will not affect American efforts against the AQAP, a front of the War on Terror that is unrelated to the now- seven-year civil war. Biden notified the nations ahead of time to avoid any ill surprises, and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken plans to use diplomacy to resolve crises in the region.