In this book Bruce Riedel one of Americaamprsquos leading experts on the Middle East provides a history of US relations with the various entities of north and south Yemen and the first indepth review of Americaamprsquos role in the deadly Saudi directed war in the Yemens. Three PresidentsampmdashObama Trump and Biden have been deeply involved in this conflict. Riedel places this current war in the context of Americaamprsquos history of engaging with the Yemens. From President Kennedyamprsquos handling of a Soviet and Egyptian coup in Yemen in the fall of 1962 to multiple Presidents interaction with the dictator Ali Abdallah Salih who united the Yemens this is a fascinating story with a colorful cast of characters America and the Yemens will be of interest to readers seeking to have a better understanding of Americaamprsquos role in the Middle East and the tragic encounter that has created the worst humanitarian catastrophe in our lives.