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måndag, januari 31, 2011

CRISIS IN EGYPT


Iran wins, Israel loses in turmoil
Nervousness in Israel over the turmoil in Egypt stands in sharp contrast with jubilation in Iran. Whereas for Tehran pent-up popular anger is an opportunity to break regional isolation as the United States drops the ball on the nuclear issue, the biggest worry for Tel Aviv in losing Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak - its only friend in the Middle East - is that the new realities may compel America to reset its regional sights. - M K Bhadrakumar

Read more (Asia Times) >>  http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/MB01Ak01.html

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The last trick up Mubarak's sleeve

United States President Barack Obama may have jumped the gun in interfering mostly on the side of protesters. The battle is far from over. Hosni Mubarak is one of the world's most experienced leaders, and may be waiting for the right moment to play his last cards. Should he survive, the Egyptian president would likely view Obama's actions as an act of betrayal and henceforth prove an unruly ally. - Victor Kotsev

Read more (Asia Times) >>  http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/MB01Ak03.html

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