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24 February 2012West and Wahabi vs. Shia
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The author outlines the partnership between NATO and Wahhabi extremists, and how the West assisted in an armed Sunni movement, which has spread to many countries in West Asia. Consequently, the Shia population suffers from serious discrimination at the hands of Wahabbi. Tagged Under |
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30 January 2012A significant election in Kuwait
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The upcoming Kuwaiti elections will take place in the backdrop of a new wave of political reform, triggered by the Arab Spring. If Kuwait's Emir, Sabah Al-Sabah, proactively implements the debated changes, he can ensure that Kuwait remains in the vanguard of the Arab world. Tagged Under |
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13 December 2011Iran Frustrated Attempting to Take Charge of Arab Rising
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Iran was delighted by the Arab Spring, thinking it could have a big influence on the new governments' implementation. But fundamentalist Iranian ambitions remain only partially fulfilled. Tagged Under |
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1 October 2011The Americas, not the Middle East, will be the world capital of energy
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Technological innovations have allowed for more efficient and environmentally friendly tapping of unconventional oil sources such as shale and offshore deposits in the Americas. At the same time, unrest in the Middle East has slowed oil production. Tagged Under |
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