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Uncle Joe

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4. I hear you, Eva, but it has been 35 years since a British Prime Minister

Reply to cali (Reply #3)

Tue Sep 23, 2014, 03:32 AM

Sep 2014

has held talks with Iran, coupling that with Saudi Arabia speaking to them again and to my way of thinking, that elevates the potential of rapprochement to above a "slight" possibility.

I believe they saw the writing on the wall as to how at worst, if left unchecked, this could escalate into a major regional war, so now they show signs of pulling together, at first against a common enemy but this cracks the door to broader issues as well.

There is no upside to continued estrangement between the West and Iran for either side.

Peace to you, Eva.

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Three early but positive signs that things may get better in the Middle East. [View all] Uncle Joe Sep 2014 OP

All good news. Compliation/recap much appreciated dipsydoodle Sep 2014 #1

There is still a long way to go, but I believe the dynamics are in play Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #2

I hope you're right, but those seem like slight straws to me in a sea of dark things cali Sep 2014 #3

I hear you, Eva, but it has been 35 years since a British Prime Minister Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #4

Thank you for your analysis, Uncle Joe.. and how you feel about.. Cha Sep 2014 #5

I believe this is a critical point in time for the Middle East. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #6

".. but it will also feed less fuel to the race, ethnic and religious furnace." Excellent point, Cha Sep 2014 #7

Fingers crossed for a silver lining Cha flamingdem Sep 2014 #14

But then there's this. drm604 Sep 2014 #8

That is one of the major risks, drm. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #11

Whose airspace? n/t Scootaloo Sep 2014 #26

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Sep 2014 #9

Thanks for the thanks, Enthusiast. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #12

Kicking for the big picture that few are seeing. nt tridim Sep 2014 #10

At this time, tridim,I believe the new Prime Minister of Iraq, Haider al-Abadi sees the big picture. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #13

Good news from al-Abaidi flamingdem Sep 2014 #15

al-Abaidi seems like a good, sound leader to me. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #16

It'll... DavidG_WI Sep 2014 #17

Two points. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #18

Too bad then... DavidG_WI Sep 2014 #19

Afghanistan's new leadership gives me hope as well. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #20

Wont protect them from Russia, China or US invading for their resources... DavidG_WI Sep 2014 #21

Of course it's too early to tell for sure as to how those international negotiations will Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #23

Stability also means an increase in prices, generally Scootaloo Sep 2014 #27

There is a third critical dynamic that comes into play as well. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #28

Good roundup of good news. ucrdem Sep 2014 #22

Thanks for the thanks, ucrdem. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #24

Iranian minister says Saudi talks Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #25