Yemen

Why do we care a great deal about the tragic war in Ukraine but pay little attention to the tragic war in Yemen?

Over 12,000 civilians, including children, have been killed in Yemen, many from a Saudi-led bombing campaign. The United States Congress voted to end support for the Saudis in 2019, but the bill was vetoed by Don Trump. President Biden froze arms sales last year, but exactly how involved we are today is secret. America may remain the main source the Saudis have for bone saws. 

My hypothesis is that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. And the media attention. 

Ukraine is European, and a majority of Americans are (still) of European descent. In culture, Ukraine apparently resembles American culture. My wife's grandparents came from Ukraine. We  can identify with Ukrainians. 

The war in Yemen is between two versions of the Moslem culture, which is not of much interest to American media or most of its viewers. 

All of this--Ukraine and Yemen--is getting to me.