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Why Yemen is the Scariest Challenge Facing Obama Abroad

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The scariest terrorist challenge facing the reelected President comes from Yemen. Bruce Riedel on a new book on Al Qaeda.

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Obama will have to face the growing menace of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and the failing state in Yemen that it thrives on.

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