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How Secure Is Current Saudi Government? – With US High Tech Arms Deal, It’s Critical to Know

September 18, 2010

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One has only to look at a map of the Arabian Peninsula to see that the Saudi Kingdom is geographically in a tenuous situation.  Saudi Security forces having kicked al Qaeda out of the country in May 2003, the exiles joined al Qaeda in Yemen and in 2008 formally combined into an organization they call […]

China, Sweden Trade with S Amer. Grows; US Sputters

July 22, 2010

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The Financial Times reported today that Sweden’s Volvo a premiere truck (world’s number 2 truck maker), bus and construction equipment manufacturer, has made great comeback strides following the depression.  Many of the Nordic countries have as well. But the bright spots aren’t trade with the EU or North America. The big bright spot for Scandinavia […]

Hillary Finds Her Voice

February 26, 2010

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We began to hear the familiar spirited tones of conviction out of our Secretary of State on her recent trip to the Middle East. Hillary Clinton was firm and fearless in facing down Iran with stern warnings during visits to allies in the region.  For the first time, she was representing an administration whose policies of pressure  […]

Is it High Noon with Iran?

February 22, 2010

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In diplomatic terms, who is the real power broker in the Middle East today? In the absence of a nuclear Iran, hands down it is the Saudis. They have the oil we need and they are now benefiting from increased trade with Iran. In at the back door is China, also enjoying a growing trade […]

The Arab Advantage: “Swifter Horses;” Little Equipment

December 28, 2009

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Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has formally emerged as a force today. They have claimed responsibility for the thwarted bombing of a Delta airplane December 25th.  This emergence has has compounded the difficulties for the west and its allies: This organization’s chosen name mirrors their end game: joining Saudi Arabia and Yemen (al-Qaeda in […]

More US Debt? World Gov on the Way? Arab Oil-Rich Friends Creating Common Currency

December 17, 2009

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  We woke up to a changing landscape in the Middle East.  Our oil-rich “friends” in the region are busy creating an European Union-type currency. That could leave the dollar in the dust: The Arab states of the Gulf region have agreed to launch a single currency modelled on the euro, hoping to blaze a […]

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