Abu Dhabi is ‘Israel’s Trojan horse’.

[PK781]

The zionists have taken complete control of many of these arab kinglets. The attack on Doha last year was a warning to them to get in line or get ready for punishment. Guess these kinglets will now obey zions and isrsel and their muscle america

Pretty much every country in mideast has been weakened and compromised, even the likes of Turkiye are just making statements mostly. Economies are weak of egypt and turkiye. All well-panned to their plans

The only one left standing strong is still KSA. Its rich and centre of the muslims and due to the 2 HolyCities and the Prophet PBUH’s shrine, presents the zionists a challenge at this time.
However they r doing everything they can to amass equipment and manpower to pressurise them Saudis to handover control, mney and resources…..

My personal feeling is that the time for the ultimate battle/war and destruction of mideast is fast approaching with Dajjal appearing soon. We’re in the end of times. Even many scholars have been saying the same, maybe 1-2 yrs.
KSA must unite the Muslim world, asit alone cannot fight the zions. It definitely needs a united front with muslims from all over world.
KSA is the red line for us all and its a sacred duty and obligation to protect the holy land and our mosques from those bastard Zionists at any costs. But we also need the Saudis to get off the high horse and urgently increase cooperation with the good muslim nations. Together inshAllah we can teach the zions a lasting lesson and take back our Al-Aqsa mosque as well and free Palestine

 

[_Arabia_]

The zionists have taken complete control of many of these arab kinglets. The attack on Doha last year was a warning to them to get in line or get ready for punishment. Guess these kinglets will now obey zions and isrsel and their muscle america

Pretty much every country in mideast has been weakened and compromised, even the likes of Turkiye are just making statements mostly. Economies are weak of egypt and turkiye. All well-panned to their plans

The only one left standing strong is still KSA. Its rich and centre of the muslims and due to the 2 HolyCities and the Prophet PBUH’s shrine, presents the zionists a challenge at this time.
However they r doing everything they can to amass equipment and manpower to pressurise them Saudis to handover control, mney and resources…..

My personal feeling is that the time for the ultimate battle/war and destruction of mideast is fast approaching with Dajjal appearing soon. We’re in the end of times. Even many scholars have been saying the same, maybe 1-2 yrs.
KSA must unite the Muslim world, asit alone cannot fight the zions. It definitely needs a united front with muslims from all over world.
KSA is the red line for us all and its a sacred duty and obligation to protect the holy land and our mosques from those bastard Zionists at any costs. But we also need the Saudis to get off the high horse and urgently increase cooperation with the good muslim nations. Together inshAllah we can teach the zions a lasting lesson and take back our Al-Aqsa mosque as well and free Palestine

Fully agree with your main points but in my opinion you are overestimating the power and outreach of the Zionists. The same Zionists cannot fully control and annex defenseless Palestine after 78 years of trying 24/7 with the full backing of the world's foremost superpower (USA) and the entire combined West. That is pathetic no matter how you look at it.

Doha was bombed indeed by the Zionists, although a failed operation, but what was tiny Qatar supposed to do? Declare war against nuclear-armed Israel? They did what they could do diplomatically and the Zionists were even forced to apologize and their goal of removing Hamas from Qatar failed as well.

In an ideal reality, the Muslim world would long ago have established a Muslim NATO- like organization that truly served our interests. Nuclear proliferation (for the protection of our lands and people - not for use unless absolutely necessary and attacked first by nuclear weapons) would also have occurred in an ideal world - because why should the Zionists be allowed to have nuclear weapons, and everyone else (West, China, Russia etc.) while Muslims (aside from Pakistan) and Arabs not? In this regard KSA's support for the Pakistani nuclear program was the best investment that could be made and I am almost fully convinced that KSA is armed with nuclear warheads as well.

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Feb 17, 2024

Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force​

It is the (strategic) missile defense branch and the newest military wing of the Saudi Armed Forces.

It is one of the general pillars of war concerned with absorbing everything that would enhance missile capabilities to achieve deterrence
Against any threat that might affect the sanctities and capabilities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

The nucleus of the Royal Strategic Missile Force was established as a project known within the Saudi Ministry of Defense as the strategic missile “Falcon Project” and the role of the strategic...

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KSA’s leadership is far from perfect and, like any government, has made mistakes. However, over an extended period it has consistently supported the territorial integrity of Muslim-majority states and their recognized governments, while advocating greater regional cohesion.

This trajectory is reflected in the growing strategic cooperation between KSA and Türkiye, particularly in defense and military-industrial projects, as well as in the strengthening of ties between KSA and Pakistan. These developments indicate a broader shift toward coordinated strategic partnerships among key regional actors.

That said, much more can and should be done. KSA is only one component of a larger equation. Meaningful progress requires broader alignment, especially from the more capable and influential Muslim-majority states, which are in a position to provide political, economic, and security support to less stable or economically weaker states.

Even when viewed purely through a geopolitical lens, greater coordination would serve the long-term strategic interests of all participating countries. Enhanced cooperation would strengthen regional stability, reduce external leverage, and improve collective resilience.

Anyway, we are approaching complex times, and we can only hope for the best while encouraging our leaders and those in positions of power to make the right decisions.

 

[Ali_Baba]

The professors views are appreciated howver its Too little too late.

Maybe saudis have now realised their is a zionist encirclement going on with Israel-UAE in cahoots. Or they finally have realised the greater israel project is real, and they are going to eat up land after land.

I will believe that the Saudi's have "woken" up when they withdraw/cancel the IMEC route, until then, they are still blind to what is going on.

 

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I will believe that the Saudi's have "woken" up when they withdraw/cancel the IMEC route, until then, they are still blind to what is going on.

I believe that we have already discused this topic before. There is no such thing. Where is the evidence of it and KSA's involvement? You are basically referring to a trade corridor, nothing else.

Where is the trade between KSA and Israel? It has been non-existent since 1948. What is the annual trade volume between KSA and Israel for instance?

KSA trades with India, as does Pakistan, which every country of the world does. It is hard to ignore the world's 4th largest economy and a geography that we Arabs have had recorded trade ties with for millennia - since the IVC era - likely much earlier than that as well given human migrations from Arabia into South Asia (ancient ones).
Not to forget that india is one of our biggest importers of oil and related produce. There are also around 2 million or so Indian expats working and living in KSA (Indian Muslims in their great majority - many from Kerala - a region of India that has had particularly close trade ties with Arabia historically and ties overall).

Look at the trade balance:

Indo-Saudi bilateral trade reached USD 41.88 billion in the financial year 2024–25. Saudi Arabia's exports to India stood at USD 30.12 billion whereas India's exports were USD 11.76 billion.

1. "India-Saudi Bilateral Relations | Embassy of India, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia". www.eoiriyadh.gov.in. Archived from the original on 17 January 2026. Retrieved 16 February 2026.

India–Saudi Arabia relations - Wikipedia

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This means that KSA is having an almost 3 times as big trade surplus as India's exports to KSA. That is a huge difference.

This trade corridor is also completely dead given the current KSA-UAE (Abu Dhabi) ties.

This whole idea (trade corridor) was also dependent on the Palestinian question being solved for KSA to involve itself in it officially, because KSA's firm and constant position is that ties with Israel can only be established once an independent Palestinian state has been created or a one-state solution with equal rights for everyone and also a solution to the question of Palestinian refugees.

KSA officials have repeated this stance for the past 30 + years since the Saudi Arabian Arab Peace Initiative was formulated and even before. Now this initiative is supported by every Palestinian faction and every single Arab state. It has been put forward to Israel officially as well. Which obviously was declined.

You can read about this in detail here:

Arab Peace Initiative - Wikipedia

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Look if KSA/MbS/current government in power, wanted to recognize Israel and join the Ibrahim (AS) Accords, this could have occurred ages ago. Long before October 7th but this never occurred despite a weekly media campaign by the usual suspects, KSA stuck to its well-known and public position. A position that has not changed since.

No new infrastructure related to this trade corridor, other than what already exists in each country, has been built as well. No connections to Greece either. In short, it is total nonsense.

 

[r3alist]

Fully agree with your main points but in my opinion you are overestimating the power and outreach of the Zionists. The same Zionists cannot fully control and annex defenseless Palestine after 78 years of trying 24/7 with the full backing of the world's foremost superpower (USA) and the entire combined West. That is pathetic no matter how you look at it.

Doha was bombed indeed by the Zionists, although a failed operation, but what was tiny Qatar supposed to do? Declare war against nuclear-armed Israel? They did what they could do diplomatically and the Zionists were even forced to apologize and their goal of removing Hamas from Qatar failed as well.

In an ideal reality, the Muslim world would long ago have established a Muslim NATO- like organization that truly served our interests. Nuclear proliferation (for the protection of our lands and people - not for use unless absolutely necessary and attacked first by nuclear weapons) would also have occurred in an ideal world - because why should the Zionists be allowed to have nuclear weapons, and everyone else (West, China, Russia etc.) while Muslims (aside from Pakistan) and Arabs not? In this regard KSA's support for the Pakistani nuclear program was the best investment that could be made and I am almost fully convinced that KSA is armed with nuclear warheads as well.

Thread 'Royal Saudi Arabian Strategic Missile Force'

Feb 17, 2024

Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force​

It is the (strategic) missile defense branch and the newest military wing of the Saudi Armed Forces.

It is one of the general pillars of war concerned with absorbing everything that would enhance missile capabilities to achieve deterrence
Against any threat that might affect the sanctities and capabilities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

The nucleus of the Royal Strategic Missile Force was established as a project known within the Saudi Ministry of Defense as the strategic missile “Falcon Project” and the role of the strategic...

• The SC
• Replies: 182
• Forum: Arab Defence Forum

• 
• 
• 

KSA’s leadership is far from perfect and, like any government, has made mistakes. However, over an extended period it has consistently supported the territorial integrity of Muslim-majority states and their recognized governments, while advocating greater regional cohesion.

This trajectory is reflected in the growing strategic cooperation between KSA and Türkiye, particularly in defense and military-industrial projects, as well as in the strengthening of ties between KSA and Pakistan. These developments indicate a broader shift toward coordinated strategic partnerships among key regional actors.

That said, much more can and should be done. KSA is only one component of a larger equation. Meaningful progress requires broader alignment, especially from the more capable and influential Muslim-majority states, which are in a position to provide political, economic, and security support to less stable or economically weaker states.

Even when viewed purely through a geopolitical lens, greater coordination would serve the long-term strategic interests of all participating countries. Enhanced cooperation would strengthen regional stability, reduce external leverage, and improve collective resilience.

Anyway, we are approaching complex times, and we can only hope for the best while encouraging our leaders and those in positions of power to make the right decisions.

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After massive pressure from KSA and allies. Sadly the UAE enjoys support from the US, Israel and West in general and now acts as a counterbalance and a proxy/trojan horse to spoil the party in the region on behalf of the usual suspects.

In other words, the UAE (Abu Dhabi regime - MBZ mostly - not sure who is otherwise behind this crazy and stupid foreign policy) has tried to put into practice the official Zionist policy of balkanizing and dividing the Arab world on behalf of the Zionists.

This policy was implemented by Israel in 1982.

Yinon Plan - Wikipedia

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Sadly this is where we are currently which makes their utter and complete defeat in Yemen so much better, if you ask me.

 

[r3alist]

After massive pressure from KSA and allies. Sadly the UAE enjoys support from the US, Israel and West in general and now acts as a counterbalance and a proxy/trojan horse to spoil the party in the region on behalf of the usual suspects.

In other words, the UAE (Abu Dhabi regime - MBZ mostly - not sure who is otherwise behind this crazy and stupid foreign policy) has tried to put into practice the official Zionist policy of balkanizing and dividing the Arab world on behalf of the Zionists.

This policy was implemented by Israel in 1982.

Yinon Plan - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Sadly this is where we are currently which makes their utter and complete defeat in Yemen so much better, if you ask me.

Yes exactly, I don't know if that fellow was the originator of the plan, to be honest it seems to be the same old plan regurgitated from centuries

Is it better late then never for the Saudis?
The UAE machinery is fully mobilised and funded,


Manny Pakistanis have equities in the UAE, and they along with other Muslim nations have helped create UAE to what it is now, but now these things are in the open how will they act?

 

[_Arabia_]

Yes exactly, I don't know if that fellow was the originator of the plan, to be honest it seems to be the same old plan regurgitated from centuries

Is it better late then never for the Saudis?
The UAE machinery is fully mobilised and funded,


Manny Pakistanis have equities in the UAE, and they along with other Muslim nations have helped create UAE to what it is now, but now these things are in the open how will they act?

UAE can be as mobilized as they want to be, the second KSA starts to even remotely actively combat them and their schemes - their plans tend to fall apart. Yemen is a perfect example of this.

KSA has not yet upped the ante and only for the sake of regional stability (economic in particular) and due to KSA-UAE trade being very large (mutually beneficial). Which is why you have Qatar mediating nowadays. However if Abu Dhabi does not change their foreign policy, KSA will up the ante and UAE will likely be pushed out on a wider scale in the region.

USA/Israel quickly abandoned their rhetoric regarding South Yemen as soon as Abu Dhabi's sand castle collapsed.

This was repeated in Syria (Syrian Arab Army regaining 95% of the land occupied by the SDF/PKK cult) and is being repeated in Sudan and Somalia.

 

[r3alist]

UAE can be as mobilized as they want to be, the second KSA starts to even remotely actively combat them and their schemes - their plans tend to fall apart. Yemen is a perfect example of this.

KSA has not yet upped the ante and only for the sake of regional stability (economic in particular) and due to KSA-UAE trade being very large (mutually beneficial). Which is why you have Qatar mediating nowadays. However if Abu Dhabi does not change their foreign policy, KSA will up the ante and UAE will likely be pushed out on a wider scale in the region.

USA/Israel quickly abandoned their rhetoric regarding South Yemen as soon as Abu Dhabi's sand castle collapsed.

This was repeated in Syria (Syrian Arab Army regaining 95% of the land occupied by the SDF/PKK cult) and is being repeated in Sudan and Somalia.

Okay so then what about this

.UAE has fully accepted and allied up with Israel some years ago.

That has to be an accepted reality for the Saudis as well.


What equilibrium is Saudi seeking with UAE very close to Israel regardless?

Will the Saudis not have to take pressure the UAE may face into account?

 

[_Arabia_]

Okay so then what about this

.UAE has fully accepted and allied up with Israel some years ago.

That has to be an accepted reality for the Saudis as well.


What equilibrium is Saudi seeking with UAE very close to Israel regardless?

Will the Saudis not have to take pressure the UAE may face into account?

It is an accepted reality but if we are being honest, what has this reality given the UAE exactly, that they did not possess or have before? They were denied the F-35, unlike KSA, who has yet to sign the Ibrahim (AS) Accords. What does this tell you? Knowing full well that KSA is far, far closer to China strategically (economically, militarily and in every other sphere). KSA continues to buy cheap Russian oil later to sell it 2-3 times as expensive. In short, from a Zionist/US/Western perspective, KSA is a bigger "troublemaker" than UAE and is actually capable of helping shape the region.

I think that what KSA is seeking is a reality check for Abu Dhabi. Namely that KSA will always be the big brother in every sphere and that no amount of mischief is going to change this reality. They either accept this reality and reap the benefits of this (as they have done economically in the past 10 years and KSA likewise - hence the large trade volume that I talked about), or the continued confrontation will occur with UAE losing its geopolitical influence more and more.

KSA is not interested (maybe the leadership is but they know the limits) in annexing the UAE because that would not be allowed by the US/practically everyone else, so it is not like KSA is an existential threat. This is more about envy IMO and MBZ not accepting his size, hence he has been working overtime to weaken KSA. This was the same thing the previous Qatari Emir did at times. We have leaked audio clips of how Gaddafi and the previous Qatari Emir talked about how they wanted to divide KSA into several countries.

Whether we like it or not, KSA is the key for US foreign policy in the region. Same thing for the EU. Same thing for China and India and everyone else. I do not think that UAE can escape this reality.

What UAE can do and likely is prepared to do, is to be the spoiler and annoying little brother but MbS does not strike me as the type that would tolerate that for very long.

Do not forget that UAE has a native population of around 1.3 million. Out of those 1.3 less than 500.000 live in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. Rest live in Emirates whose leaders (some tweets now deleted) are more inclined to take KSA's side even, as they know this is a losing battle.

Have in min that I am not a big fan of the current status quo or any stupid internal Arab rivalry as it never really reflects how the ordinary Arab thinks. Which is why I have always stated that I have no problem with Emiratis or UAE as an entity other than their current stupid foreign policy that MBZ and likely a few other advisers are involved with.

 

[r3alist]

It is an accepted reality but if we are being honest, what has this given the UAE exactly, that they did not possess or have before? They were denied the F-35, unlike KSA, who has yet to sign the Ibrahim (AS) Accords. What does this tell you? Knowing full well that KSA is far, far closer to China strategically (economically, militarily and in every other sphere). KSA continues to buy cheap Russian oil later to sell it 2-3 times as expensive.

I think that what KSA is seeking is a reality check for Abu Dhabi. Namely that KSA will always be the big brother in every sphere and that no amount of mischief is going to change this reality. They either accept this reality and reap the benefits of this (as they have done economically in the past 10 years and KSA likewise - hence the large trade volume that I talked about), or the continued confrontation will occur with UAE losing its geopolitical influence more and more.

Whether we like it or not, KSA is the key for US foreign policy in the region. Same thing for the EU. Same thing for China and India and everyone else. I do not think that UAE can escape this reality.

What UAE can do and likely is prepared to do, is to be the spoiler and annoying little brother but MbS does not strike me as the type that would tolerate that for very long.

Do not forget that UAE has a native population of around 1.3 million. Out of those 1.3 less than 500.000 live in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. Rest live in Emirates whose leaders (some tweets now deleted) are more inclined to take KSA's side even, as they know this is a losing battle.

Have in min that I am not a big fan of the current status quo or any stupid internal Arab rivalry as it never really reflects how the ordinary Arab thinks. Which is why I have always stated that I have no problem with Emiratis or UAE as an entity other than their current stupid foreign policy that MBZ and likely a few other advisers are involved with.

When we are talking about ruling monarchies generally their first aim is to ensure their power and survival

The UAE is a structural node in many ways, and I am sure they will be relying on this for support from the West


Therefore they may well just allow Israel to entrench further so that it can handle matters on behalf of the UAE.

That will simultaneously make them vulnerable to the Saudis as well as ceding influence and control further, effectively between a rock and a hard place

I am just wondering to what extent Saudis can correct the UAE given its structural value to others

 

[_Arabia_]

When we are talking about ruling monarchies generally their first aim is to ensure their power and survival

The UAE is a structural node in many ways, and I am sure they will be relying on this for support from the West


Therefore they may well just allow Israel to entrench further so that it can handle matters on behalf of the UAE.

That will simultaneously make them vulnerable to the Saudis as well as ceding influence and control further, effectively between a rock and a hard place

I am just wondering to what extent Saudis can correct the UAE given its structural value to others

My own personal opinion, also based on regional precedents whenever internal Arab rivalries have emerged in public, is that usually the side holding the stronger strategic position typically prevails. Due to culture and "saving face", a deal will likely be reached peacefully where UAE's limits (Abu Dhabi's) will be made clear and everyone will move forward for the sake of economic prosperity and mutually beneficial ties. Because the last thing the region and we need is another senseless rivalry going out of hand. KSA and allies are already cleaning up the mess that the UAE has contributed to.

I say this because there is no underlining hatred/huge obstacles between KSA/UAE and Saudi Arabians and Emiratis. Once again, Emiratis by large are an extension of us. It is hard to dislike yourself. I am talking about the ordinary Muslim Emiratis who have not harmed anyone but are minding their own business. There are bad and rotten apples in every society after all. We cannot generalize everyone based on those rotten apples. It would be unfair, senseless and not Islamic.

Any way this could go on for quite a while before it calms down and reaches a settlement or it could also somehow blow up. It really depends to what a degree Abu Dhabi can somehow convince the US (very unlikely during Trump at least) or the Zionists to actively act against KSA. So far the "battleground" has been outside of the GCC.

 

[r3alist]

My own personal opinion, also based on regional precedents whenever internal Arab rivalries have emerged in public, is that usually the side holding the stronger strategic position typically prevails. Due to culture and "saving face", a deal will likely be reached peacefully where UAE's limits (Abu Dhabi's) will be made clear and everyone will move forward for the sake of economic prosperity and mutually beneficial ties. Because the last thing the region and we need is another senseless rivalry going out of hand. KSA and allies are already cleaning up the mess that the UAE has contributed to.

I say this because there is no underlining hatred/huge obstacles between KSA/UAE and Saudi Arabians and Emiratis. Once again, Emiratis by large are an extension of us. It is hard to dislike yourself.

My personal assessment, based on regional precedents when internal Arab rivalries have emerged publicly, is that the side holding the stronger strategic position tends to prevail. In other words KSA will prevail and dictate the terms. As has already occurred on the ground in Yemen, Syria, Sudan and Somalia. Which is no small feat within such a short time period.

Given the cultural emphasis on diplomacy and saving face, a negotiated settlement is likely, clarifying Abu Dhabi’s boundaries while enabling both sides to continue pursuing economic cooperation and mutually beneficial ties. The region does not need another rivalry escalating unnecessarily.

I say this because there is no underlying hostility or major structural barrier between KSA and the UAE, nor between Saudi Arabians and Emiratis. By and large, the two societies are deeply interconnected, making prolonged hostility unlikely, in particular as most Emiratis are originally from KSA, including all the ruling families of the 7 emirates.

Any way this could go on for quite a while before it calms down and reaches a settlement or it could also somehow blow up. It really depends to what a degree Abu Dhabi can somehow convince the US (very unlikely during Trump at least) or the Zionists to actively act against KSA. So far the "battleground" has been outside of the GCC.

If this was four years ago or something pre accords this story would ultimately be a non event

The Saudis are effectively saying to curtail the UAE is to curtail Israel and that's where I see the difficulty

 

[_Arabia_]

If this was four years ago or something pre accords this story would ultimately be a non event

The Saudis are effectively saying to curtail the UAE is to curtail Israel and that's where I see the difficulty

If this is indeed the case, as it appears to be, it would likely benefit KSA. Why? Because Israel is currently more unpopular than at any point in recent years across much of the region. Even Arab and Muslim-majority states that have signed the Ibrahim (AS) Accords have faced challenges justifying those decisions to their populations and often lack strong popular backing on the issue.

If UAE actions are perceived as aligning with the broader Zionist goal of regional fragmentation, it should become easier to mobilize opposition. Otherwise, the situation could simply be viewed as another internal power struggle among regional governments.

A part of me is also of the belief that this might be more about the fact that KSA is taking more and more of the economic pie away from the UAE than anything else. Abu Dhabi has a hard time coming to terms with this fact and the reality that KSA is no longer the insular version that we were after 1979 until the late reign of King Abdullah.

All it takes is to look at the economic numbers and indicators.

A small example of this reality:

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Moody’s President and CEO Rob Fauber:The company has decided to open a regional headquarters in the capital Riyadh. This step reflects Moody’s confidence in the strong economic momentum of the Kingdom, and reaffirms its commitment to supporting local and international investors in seizing opportunities through its expertise and vision.

Moody’s establishes regional HQ in Saudi Arabia, deepening its Middle East footprint

RIYADH: Global risk assessment firm Moody’s Corp. announced on Feb. 18 the establishment of a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, aiming to deepen the company’s presence in Saudi Arabia. According to a press release, the company said that the move underscores its commitment to supporting the...

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"In October 2025, then-Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih announced that the Vision 2030 target of 500 by the end of the decade had already been exceeded, with 675 regional headquarters already set up in Riyadh under the scheme."

Obviously this could be perceived (especially if it continues as everything points to) as an existential threat to UAE long-term.

 

[_Arabia_]

Anyway, this is unfortunate, as I am never in favor of senseless internal Arab or Muslim conflicts or rivalries. However, this is the world we live in. Human greed and arrogance know no bounds as does the absence of moral restraint — whether grounded in faith or in a broader ethical framework.

If we were better Muslims and better human beings as a whole, much of the misery the world faces would not occur. Many of the same patterns and mistakes are repeated time and again; only the technology and the actors change.

It is unfortunate, and at times I feel inclined to disengage and focus on my immediate family, my community, and what I can influence directly. At times, I fear for the future of my children and the world we will leave them.