Further to my article of 4 February 2011, things have progressed much, much faster than I then envisaged.
I did not expect such speedy dealings in Libya or Bahrain. I expected Egypt to erupt eventually followed by Yemen, possibly Iraq, Jordan & Syria.
Iran, presumably with help from the new temporary Egyptian Military control, has truly “put the cat amongst the pigeons” with it’s small Frigate and Supply Ship having been given access to the Suez Canal.
Is the Israeli & Egyptian “Cordiality” now over ?
Will these two ships escort Liberty Ships to Palestine ?
Will there be gunships in battle in the Med, or maybe aeroplanes ?
Is Iran to carry on supporting of the Shias in Bahrain ?
Libya, with such a small population, and large land area, may suffer immensely when/if Gaddafi is removed; similar to Iraq after the execution of Saddam Hussain. No known leaders will fill Gaddafi’s boots; his Henchmen round the World are shunning him. His great friend Blair seems to be keeping out of the way during these most disturbing times. Who will be taking control of Libya’s Oil & Security – Europe or America ? Possibly China, they have a great foothold in Africa ?
Now there is turmoil throughout the Middle East, the “Revolution/Civil War/Political Overturns” have truly started. Over the last three weeks I have listened to & read hundreds of “Middle East Experts & Specialists”, coming out of the woodwork, with numerous views and answers to all of the problems – where were they in the last few years with their advice & guidance ???
The Middle East has not developed in any way similar to the Western World. Corruption, Dictatorship, Unemployment & Poverty have been their unfortunate ways of life. Who will lead these Countries after the fall of their Governments ? The most worrying concern must be the domination of Islamic Fundamentalists to take over control, they are on the sidelines just waiting.
Or a much more worrying concern – mass Political Asylum migration into Europe (particularly Britain), in the millions, not hundreds of thousands as at the present time !
