Israeli Intel Analyst Wary Of Mideast Revolutions -- Washington Times
One of Israel’s top intelligence analysts says it is too soon to say whether the wave of uprisings in the Middle East will bring more democratic societies or empower political Islam.
“Is this a democratization and modernization revolution? Or is it an Islamic/nationalistic revolution?” said Yossi Kuperwasser, director general of Israel's Ministry of Strategic Affairs.
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My Comment: Did they predict that the Arab world was going to revolt against its autocratic rulers .... no. As a result .... they have every reason to be wary on what will these Mideast Revolutions produce in the end. My guess .... they are going to be more sensitive to what their populations think, and most of the Arab world have a very hostile altitude towards Israel.
Update: A Guide To Protests In Middle East, North Africa -- NPR
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