Saudi Arabia: When the Rubicon is Crossed
Things
that are happening in Saudi Arabia evoke memories of and prompt one to
analyze once again the notorious map of the so-called New Middle East,
produced by US Army Lt. Col. Ralph Peters.
At first glance, the new map seemed to be nothing more than some
chimeras of a retired soldier. However, as is known, Mr. Peters has
close ties with a number of influential funds and acts at the order of
his patron, the Pentagon. And, as the famous saying goes, things do not
happen without a reason in a sound kingdom, especially if the kingdom
happens to be the US. If a New Middle East map was published, it should
be construed as a straw in the wind for Arab rulers and a trial balloon
putting to test international relations.
According to the map, the vast territory of Saudi Arabia would be split into several new states. For example,
in accordance with Washington plans, an “Islamic Holy State,” which
would include the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, is to be formed on
the coast of the Red Sea. Actually, the political landscape envisioned
by Mr. Peters is not something completely new because for several
centuries this area had housed Hijaz, whose rulers were considered the
Sharifs of Mecca. Before hundreds of thousands and now tens of millions
of pilgrims come to the holy cities, boosting enormous profits of those
at the helm of power. In early days, it was the Hashemite clan,
later—representa
happen that a representative of the House of Hashemite would make its
return to reign in the Islamic Holy State.
in accordance with Washington plans, an “Islamic Holy State,” which
would include the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, is to be formed on
the coast of the Red Sea. Actually, the political landscape envisioned
by Mr. Peters is not something completely new because for several
centuries this area had housed Hijaz, whose rulers were considered the
Sharifs of Mecca. Before hundreds of thousands and now tens of millions
of pilgrims come to the holy cities, boosting enormous profits of those
at the helm of power. In early days, it was the Hashemite clan,
later—representa
happen that a representative of the House of Hashemite would make its
return to reign in the Islamic Holy State.
According
to the plans of strategists from Washington, the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia—the largest and wealthiest state on the Arabian Peninsula—is to
turn into a set of “Inner independent territories of Saudi” with
significantly reduced areas. Only a narrow corridor would lead to the
Red Sea coast since the major part would be occupied by the expanded
territory of Jordan, the Islamic Holy State and Yemen, whose territory
would include a part of the then former Saudi Arabia. The coast of the
Persian Gulf abundant in “black gold” would be annexed to the “Arab
Shiite state.” The other part of the coastal line of the Arabian
Peninsula would be occupied by Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and
Sultanate Oman, which would, according to the plans, retain their
current boundaries and the system of governance with a king, emir,
sheikh or sultan heading the state.
First appeared: http://journal-neo.org/2015/08/03/saudi-arabia-when-the-rubicon-is-crossed/
to the plans of strategists from Washington, the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia—the largest and wealthiest state on the Arabian Peninsula—is to
turn into a set of “Inner independent territories of Saudi” with
significantly reduced areas. Only a narrow corridor would lead to the
Red Sea coast since the major part would be occupied by the expanded
territory of Jordan, the Islamic Holy State and Yemen, whose territory
would include a part of the then former Saudi Arabia. The coast of the
Persian Gulf abundant in “black gold” would be annexed to the “Arab
Shiite state.” The other part of the coastal line of the Arabian
Peninsula would be occupied by Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and
Sultanate Oman, which would, according to the plans, retain their
current boundaries and the system of governance with a king, emir,
sheikh or sultan heading the state.
First appeared: http://journal-neo.org/2015/08/03/saudi-arabia-when-the-rubicon-is-crossed/
