In Yemen, the form of government is disputed due to the civil war. In Yemen, legislative power rests with an assembly of representatives. The head of government is Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. A country's governmental structure determines the way laws are written, approved, and interpreted. The type of government determines the way elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Yemen lasts to zero. The length of a head of state's tenure directly affects the power and influence of the executive branch. A longer term gives the head of state more authority. 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.
Government Prime Minister in Yemen is Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. Yemen's system of government is disputed due to the civil war. In Yemen, legislative power rests with an assembly of representatives; This is a unicameral legislature and therefore a unicameral Assembly of Representatives. 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.
Unions and alliances This section provides a list of unions to which Yemen belongs.
Yemen is a member of the United Nations (UN). Yemen is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Yemen is a member of the International Monetary Fun (IMF).