Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Is Saudi Arabia And Iran Entering A Period Of Confrontation

Bearbaiting Iran -- Hossein Askari, The National Interest

Throughout the years, Saudi decision-making has been characterized by three fundamental principles—discretion, caution and cash. But last month, by deploying troops to Bahrain and lecturing Iran, the al-Sauds acted out of character. They sent an unintended invitation to Iran to intervene around the Persian Gulf, an invitation that Iran cannot refuse and one that might be the seed for the downfall of the al-Sauds and other GCC monarchies.

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More News On The Saudi Arabia/Iran Divide

Iran MP calls for pilgrim boycott against S.Arabia
-- Reuters
Uprisings in Bahrain Ratchet Up Tension With Iran -- Voice of America
Saudi cleric attacks Iranian "hypocrisy and deception" -- Reuters
Arab uprisings scramble regional power structure of Saudi Arabia, Iran -- Globe And Mail
Saudi Arabia Vs. Iran: The New Cold War -- Business Insider

My Comment: I guess this is why Saudi Arabia is on a massive weapons acquisition program.

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