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Arab World: Failing to see the broader picture | |
2014-08-16 | |
Arab countries are foundering, as a jihadi Islamic caliphate is strengthening its hold in the heart of the Middle East. The West seems intent on venting its frustrations on Israel, which is defending itself against Hamas, another radical Islamist group; Egypt is also feeling the brunt of it. Yet only a few years ago, Cairo was leading the charge of pragmatic Arab states backed by the US, fighting extremist Shi'ites under Iranian leadership. However, this was before Washington jettisoned Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak and started direct talks with Tehran on Iran's nuclear program, a move seen as a betrayal by Saudi Arabia. Today, Egypt is trying to BROKER a peace between Israel and Hamas; President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on his allies for advice and international support. First he went to see Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah in Jeddah, then RUSSIAN President Vladmir Putin in Sochi. He did not go to Washington, which has yet to accept the fall of the Muslim Brotherhood and the new regime.
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Posted by:g(r)omgoru |
#3 Lucky for us, our Harvard educated POTUS sees the big picture. |
Posted by: Besoeker 2014-08-16 09:02 |
#2 Hard to see the broader picture when your nose is in the dirt. |
Posted by: AlanC 2014-08-16 08:34 |
#1 The West seems intent on venting its frustrations on Israel, which is defending itself against Hamas Modified Project Management cycle, steps 4-6: 4 - Search for the Guilty 5 - Punishment of the Innocent 6 - Praise and Glory for the |
Posted by: Besoeker 2014-08-16 07:00 |