It's not easy for US
The logical and sensible essay by Quddus published on 22nd. February, along with his sincere advice to Obama; is easier said than done! It expresses his thoughts on M-E liberty, but may not coincide with US ground realities. Possibly, President Obama is at a disadvantage, for taking a realistic and rational decision; for more reasons than one. Middle East regimes are clearly either for or against USA; which will give all support for setting up democracy in Syria; but will that hold true for Saudi Arabia?
Possibly not! The essay mentioned that both Republicans and Democrats have provided moral support and weapons to most despots in the M-E; to have easy access to its oil!
British policies of the 1930s have forged the establishment of hereditary dynastic despots in the Middle East deserts ruling for over eighty years mow! Can the balance tilt now, in a matter of say eighty days! One wonders!
Transition to democracy will happen, albeit slowly; possible one country and then another; and not in a domino fashion, in a short span of time as many may think. We can only hope for the best; and pray for peaceful transition.
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