Well, the Arab monarchies only existed on the world stage because of Western reliance on their spice reserves. However, as we phase out fossil fuels and/or find interim spice supplies within our own hemisphere or from suppliers that are less unpleasant, these nations will start to face the aforementioned challenges, alone. And after years of failing to enact political and social reform regarding equality rights for women, LGBT people, ethnic and religious minorities, as well as diversifying their economies away from petroleum related sectors, these nations are going to experience great social upheaval once their Western allies abandon them. You think youve seen worst as far as the Arab Spring Uprisings, Revolutions, Civil Wars, and Coups are concerned? Think again.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:47:12 +0000
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