Saddam's fall may bring Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq together
Dubai |By Shadiah Abdullah, Staff Reporter | 23-10-2003
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The chances of Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq to come together for the first time
and cooperate to enhance security are looking better after the fall of Saddam
Hussain, according to a western Middle East Affairs expert.
In an interview with Gulf News, Fred Halliday, Professor of International
Relations at the London School of Economics, said that now more than ever there
is a greater scope for the three countries to come together to work toward
peace in the region.
He pointed out that there has been a failure to foster engagement between the
elite of the Arabs and the Iranians.
"Some people do not see the other side of the story and yet this is important
for the same people were living here long before the colonial powers and will
still after they have disappeared. They have to realise that they have to find
a way to live together," he said.
He said the information technology explosion in the Gulf is a great opportunity
to improve understanding among people in the region. He added that the problems
between the people of the Gulf are very small compared to other regions.
There is no major disagreements between the Arabs and the Iranians.
However, he said, both sides must cooperate. He pointed out that there are good
personal relations between Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and
Iranian President Mohammed Khatami.
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24 Oct 2003 05:50:06 PM |
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In article <20031024044506.14077.00000046@mb-m29.aol.com>, (TonyZ2001) wrote:
Saddam's fall may bring Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq together
Dubai |By Shadiah Abdullah, Staff Reporter | 23-10-2003
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The chances of Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq to come together for the first time
and cooperate to enhance security are looking better after the fall of Saddam
Hussain, according to a western Middle East Affairs expert.
In an interview with Gulf News, Fred Halliday, Professor of International
Relations at the London School of Economics, said that now more than ever there
is a greater scope for the three countries to come together to work toward
peace in the region.
He pointed out that there has been a failure to foster engagement between the
elite of the Arabs and the Iranians.
Ya know, one thing that people, especially people high up in Western
governments, don't see to be connecting dots on is how religious fundies and/or
authoritarian governments maintain power and control over people - they have an
"enemy" to unite them. Now, I don't know about the rest of you, but I'd just as
soon have Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq squabbling with each other than to have
them all be one big happy fundie group looking for another "enemy" to keep their
people focused on.
Woods
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24 Oct 2003 07:04:00 AM |
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On 24 Oct 2003 08:45:06 GMT, (TonyZ2001) wrote:
Saddam's fall may bring Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq together
Dubai |By Shadiah Abdullah, Staff Reporter | 23-10-2003
And then the rest of the Muslim world will follow. Better start
digging that bomb shelter Tony, or better yet get yourself a good tan
and wrap a towel around your head.
"life is like a mushroom, they feed you ***** and keep you in the dark"
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