A Middle Eastern expert lists the most significant developments to affect this key strategic region
The past twelve months have been truly momentous for Middle Eastern geo-politics, the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq and the Arab uprisings have fundamentally changed the security and politico-economic outlook for the region.
In a recent blog post, Robert Danin, a former aide to Mideast Quartet envoy Tony Blair, and a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, lists the top ten most significant developments.
His top five are:
1. Mohamed Bouazizi’s self-immolation and death in Tunisia
2. Hosni Mubarak’s toppling in Egypt
3. Gulf Cooperation Council sending troops into Bahrain
4. Violent uprisings in Syria
5. Death of Osama bin Laden
Read the rest at http://blogs.cfr.org/danin/.
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