But, even by its own politically volatile and labyrinthine standards, there have been some very ominous and shadowy things taking place there of late.
Doubters of course might argue that what I’m about to say is only being alarmist and that we’ve been here before. But such a take just doesn’t wash. Recently within the region the implications of both words and deeds have been mind boggling.
Danger Middle East may yet ‘go ballistic’
IN more than two decades of Middle East watching, I've got used to unexpected events and endless predictions of doomsday scenarios.
But, even by its own politically volatile and labyrinthine standards, there have been some very ominous and shadowy things taking place there of late.
Doubters of course might argue that what I’m about to say is only being alarmist and that we’ve been here before. But such a take just doesn’t wash. Recently within the region the implications of both words and deeds have been mind boggling.
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Don't show me this again.