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2011-05-27 Arabia

Saudi Arabia Scrambles to Limit Regions Upheaval

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Posted by tipper 2011-05-27 08:07|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 The KSA has their work cut out for them, as the upheaval is as much about the future of Islam, i.e. Sunni-vs-Shia competition for dominance, espec as per lands where Muslims are a Minority; as about State-specific socio-cultural + econ local reforms.

E.G. TRADITIONAL STRONG RULING MONARCHIES VS. LIBERAL POPULAR DEMOCRACY VS. HYBRID.

Unfortunately for the KSA, Iran = Tehran is NOT its only competitor = wannabe out there.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2011-05-27 23:56|| 2011-05-27 23:56|| Front Page Top

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