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Yemen is disputed due to the civil war. Yemen ranks 3rd in terms of political and civil liberties. Citizens in Yemen experience little to no civil liberties and political rights. Citizens are not free to express themselves and enjoy neither political freedom nor representative government. Countries with this political situation are dangerous for investment as an authoritarian government may have over-control over economic affairs. The head of government is Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.

According to the World Bank Group, Yemen's Government Effectiveness Index is -1.41. This indicates that the Yemeni government is ineffective. Public and civil services are severely affected, leading to potential for social and political upheaval. In Yemen, legislative power rests with an assembly of representatives. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Yemen is 2,751. In 2013, Yemen received US$709.3 million in foreign aid. In 2014, foreign aid was $476.1. Yemen is a member of the United Nations (UN). On September 30, 1947, it became a full member of the UN. Yemen is a member of the World Bank.