One of the justifications for the invasions of Iraq was the bringing of democracy to the Middle East.
A few years ago there were elections in Palestine and Hamas won, but was not allowed to govern.
Now in the last twelve months following the Jasmine revolution in Tunisia we have seen the strong men of Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen and now possibly Libya and perhaps even Syria being moved out.
It will be interesting to see what happens a few years from now. Already in Egypt we are beginning to see the effect on Israel's relationship with that country. Israel might again find itself isolated as it was in its early days of nationhood.
There is also concern that Islamist might move into power in Libya. In the mean time there is still some confusion in the other countries. If this does happen will the United States still be able to count on support of its allies among the rulers ?Will they be around in about ten years time ?
The ripple effect is being felt not just in the Arabian Peninsula. Turkey which also had a good relationship with Israel and is a member of NATO, is now pushing for a more prominent role in the Middle East. This could be a sign of its moving away from the European Union club which has snubbed it for so long and which itself is now in shambles.
This is yet another sign of the re-alignment of the economic power away from the West to the East. Keep watching this space. You might get more than what you wished for. !!!
A few years ago there were elections in Palestine and Hamas won, but was not allowed to govern.
Now in the last twelve months following the Jasmine revolution in Tunisia we have seen the strong men of Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen and now possibly Libya and perhaps even Syria being moved out.
It will be interesting to see what happens a few years from now. Already in Egypt we are beginning to see the effect on Israel's relationship with that country. Israel might again find itself isolated as it was in its early days of nationhood.
There is also concern that Islamist might move into power in Libya. In the mean time there is still some confusion in the other countries. If this does happen will the United States still be able to count on support of its allies among the rulers ?Will they be around in about ten years time ?
The ripple effect is being felt not just in the Arabian Peninsula. Turkey which also had a good relationship with Israel and is a member of NATO, is now pushing for a more prominent role in the Middle East. This could be a sign of its moving away from the European Union club which has snubbed it for so long and which itself is now in shambles.
This is yet another sign of the re-alignment of the economic power away from the West to the East. Keep watching this space. You might get more than what you wished for. !!!
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