The Journey of the Yemeni National Movement: 1962 - 2011: A Critical Perspective

The book "The Journey of the Yemeni National Movement: 1962 - 2011 (A Critical Perspective)" by Brigadier General Ali Mohammed Hashem Aoun covers a crucial and decisive period in Yemen's political and social history. The book offers a critical analysis of the stages of the national struggle against internal tyranny, represented by the monarchical regime, and external colonialism, embodied by British colonial rule in South Yemen. The narrative begins with the September 26, 1962 revolution, which overthrew the monarchy in North Yemen and declared a republic. It moves on to detail the liberation movements that emerged subsequently to resist British colonialism and pursue independence and national unity. The book presents a critical perspective on the performance of national forces, highlighting the successes and failures accompanying the struggle, while discussing the external and internal factors that influenced the Yemeni national movement and its trajectory. It also covers the significant transformations in Yemen leading up to the youth revolution in February 2011, calling for a reassessment of the past to correct the course toward a better future for Yemen. The book includes personal accounts and documented events reflecting the author’s military and political experiences, making it a significant reference for understanding Yemen's national movement.