Mr. Martel,
I didn't read it that way. We already have an active indirect FID program with the Yemenis to train/equip CT and border police. Section 1206 and 1207 plus antiterrorism through Title 22.
My take on PM Brown's comments was that UK/US would strengthen existing security assistance.
Perhaps the embassies closed in advance to avoid being targets for retaliatory actions once the stepped up FID/SA/SFA programs pushed deeper into YM internal defense apparatus.
But, yes, on first blush, the dots connect to weakness. I'm hoping there is a little bit more to it.
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