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Post by divenpuff on Aug 24, 2012 20:23:39 GMT
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Post by Twofeets on Aug 25, 2012 16:58:09 GMT
"Peter Fiskatos holds a PhD in International Relations from Cambridge University, and teaches at Western University in London, Canada."
This pretty much sums it up...
Dont get me wrong, there are issues, and its a nice little history lesson, but from what Ive seen first hand we're a far cry from the Arab Spring of Egypt, Tunisia, or even Bahrain.
I am the only American in my hallway at work. Everyone I work with is Saudi, and almost all of them are Shia and live in/near the protest areas. None of them, not one, seems to believe we are headed for an uprising. Yes there are issues, yes there are conflicting opinions on how to settle them, but Ive seen no signs of any large scale uprisings.
I go out into Dammam, Khobar, Rahima, and occasionally Qatif and have never had an issue. As I said, most of my friends and co workers are Saudi Shias and while they'd like to see some reforms its no where near whats happened in other countries.
I dont claim to be an expert, things can change, and I've been wrong a few times in the past, but honestly I think Mr Fiskatos should spend a bit less time in the classroom and more time in the areas he writes about.
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Post by Texas on Aug 25, 2012 19:43:25 GMT
I don't see it happening in Saudi!
The article is focused on the Shias, minority, and their ongoing stand with the authorities. They want equality and better living however if you travel to Qatif, the city where the majority live, you will be amazed by its modern beauty which outweigh many areas in the Eastern Province.
The majority of Saudis love their king who has been gracious and supportive of their needs. The king has made many great reforms and from what I've seen and heard, Saudis prefer peace and stability and won't allow any group/country to destabilize their country.
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