I don't know about them being near insolvency, but Saudi Arabia is taking a huge hit from the lower oil prices. Theoretically they can produce oil below the current price and still remain profitable. However, when you factor in things like their welfare programs, then they need oil to cost around $100 a barrel. Thus, their coffers are quickly draining
There is a movement afoot to re-order the governance in the Middle East to halt or at least slow down the sectarian violence and still maintain control of the oil.
"The pro-Israel lobby American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has begun a lobbying blitz to stop lawmakers from cutting military aid to Egypt, Al-Monitor has learned."
Because Qatar is supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, a political group that threatens Sisi's regime. Since the Saudi-led coalition (mainly UAE and Egypt) disapproves of the Muslim Brotherhood as it poses a threat to their dictatorships, they have branded it a 'terrorist organisation'.
Qatar had a different foreign policy than the other gulf states. They were pro-US/pro-Saudi and also pro-populist movements(which clashes with gulf tyrants). They supported the muslim brotherhood in Egypt, then the saudis toppled the MB government and helped Sisi come to power.
They also supported the Syrian revolution with the gulf states, but in Libya they were supporting different groups than what Egypt is supporting now(general haftar, which controls eastern government of Libya).
The most influential gulf nations want to clean house and push for escalation against Iran. They're pressuring Qatar to adopt a pro-Saudi foreign policy(which is essentially American foreign policy).
The alliances are now appearing like this:
Qatar-Iran-Turkey-Russia vs US-UAE-Israel-Saudi-EU
They're pressuring Qatar to adopt a pro-Saudi foreign policy(which is essentially American foreign policy).
America doesn't want to alienate Qatar (who hosts a gigantic airbase critical for ongoing ops)! Trump just met with the Saudis, who flattered and manipulated him into acceding to their wishes. The language from the Pentagon and Tillerson couldn't be more different than Trump's on this topic.
Trump, and by extension America, is basically the bottom-bitch of anybody who lavishes him with praise and baubles.
The main problem with Qatar is that they are playing for both teams. They play host to a significant US presence, and also 'actively' support IS, Al-Queda, Hamas, Hezbollah and Al-Nusra, to name a few - and also very pro Iran.
If they don't sort out what team they are playing for, or choose the wrong team, expect annexation by the Saudis. Qatar is EXTREMELY wealthy and have a lot of resources (read: oil) despite being very very small geographically.
The Kingdom of Saud is one of the great evils of this world, this is an Iranian and Russian move against Satanists and their ungodly filth. Backed by the Pentagon. Wish Qatar safe haven.
They're pressuring Qatar to adopt a pro-Saudi foreign policy(which is essentially American foreign policy).
America doesn't want to alienate Qatar (who hosts a gigantic airbase critical for ongoing ops)! Trump just met with the Saudis, who flattered and manipulated him into acceding to their wishes. The language from the Pentagon and Tillerson couldn't be more different than Trump's on this topic.
Trump, and by extension America, is basically the bottom-bitch of anybody who lavishes him with praise and baubles.
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n/a LightBringerFlex 2017-06-10
But why?
n/a Reclaimthe21st 2017-06-10
Continuation of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RC1Mepk_Sw
Also Qatar is so geographically weak it would be easy to subsume it. USA also has a military base there with like 11,000 troops or so.
n/a nisaaru 2017-06-10
Saudi Arabia is near insolvency.
n/a LightBringerFlex 2017-06-10
And attacking Qatar helps them how?
n/a nisaaru 2017-06-10
I suppose getting their capital and resources would help their bleeding for a time. It's at least my guess what's going on.
n/a LightBringerFlex 2017-06-10
Ok I get it. Qatar is being abused by SA who are, btw, Zionists posing as Arabs.
n/a Rising_Silva 2017-06-10
Really? Thats geniunely the first time I'm hearing this I think. Got any more infos on that? Cheers
n/a ArchonFall4All 2017-06-10
I don't know about them being near insolvency, but Saudi Arabia is taking a huge hit from the lower oil prices. Theoretically they can produce oil below the current price and still remain profitable. However, when you factor in things like their welfare programs, then they need oil to cost around $100 a barrel. Thus, their coffers are quickly draining
n/a nisaaru 2017-06-10
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-03-10/coming-collapse-saudi-arabia
You find a lot articles if you'll google around.
n/a GoddessWins 2017-06-10
There is a movement afoot to re-order the governance in the Middle East to halt or at least slow down the sectarian violence and still maintain control of the oil.
n/a realsituation 2017-06-10
China has been funding syria for a while now
n/a Reclaimthe21st 2017-06-10
Reminds me of Zimbabwe, they are kicking out white people in favor of Asian people.
n/a GoddessWins 2017-06-10
China is very active all over Sub-Saharan Africa, yes.
n/a Amos_Quito 2017-06-10
Indeed, it has been ongoing for some time. Looks something like this:
n/a Balthanos 2017-06-10
Why is Egypt going along though? They've been somewhat of a wild card so far.
n/a GoddessWins 2017-06-10
Poor Egypt has all those no longer need people and no oil.
n/a Balthanos 2017-06-10
Ok, I've read your comment a few times now and it's not computing for some reason. Am I missing some inferred punctuation?
n/a GoddessWins 2017-06-10
People who used to represent a huge potential army and cheap labor both now replaced by technology.
n/a Reclaimthe21st 2017-06-10
That I don't know. I would imagine it would be to maintain themselves as part of the status quo.
n/a Amos_Quito 2017-06-10
Egypt's Al Sisi: "wild card" or "Joker"?
AL Monitor:
AIPAC weighs in on US military aid to Egypt
"The pro-Israel lobby American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has begun a lobbying blitz to stop lawmakers from cutting military aid to Egypt, Al-Monitor has learned."
Foreign Policy Magazine:
Egypt’s Rulers Have a New Friend in DC: The Israel Lobby
As the saying goes, All roads lead to "Rome"...
n/a Balthanos 2017-06-10
Wasn't there something going on in the Sinai peninsula lately as well?
Ah..
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/israel-steps-fight-isis-terror-group-wages-war-control-egyptian-border/
There's been some weird shit going on over there.
n/a Amos_Quito 2017-06-10
Interesting article, I will read further as time permits.
n/a CamelsaurusRex 2017-06-10
Because Qatar is supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, a political group that threatens Sisi's regime. Since the Saudi-led coalition (mainly UAE and Egypt) disapproves of the Muslim Brotherhood as it poses a threat to their dictatorships, they have branded it a 'terrorist organisation'.
n/a SocialJusticeVVarior 2017-06-10
Qatar had a different foreign policy than the other gulf states. They were pro-US/pro-Saudi and also pro-populist movements(which clashes with gulf tyrants). They supported the muslim brotherhood in Egypt, then the saudis toppled the MB government and helped Sisi come to power.
They also supported the Syrian revolution with the gulf states, but in Libya they were supporting different groups than what Egypt is supporting now(general haftar, which controls eastern government of Libya).
The most influential gulf nations want to clean house and push for escalation against Iran. They're pressuring Qatar to adopt a pro-Saudi foreign policy(which is essentially American foreign policy).
The alliances are now appearing like this:
Qatar-Iran-Turkey-Russia vs US-UAE-Israel-Saudi-EU
n/a LemuelG 2017-06-10
America doesn't want to alienate Qatar (who hosts a gigantic airbase critical for ongoing ops)! Trump just met with the Saudis, who flattered and manipulated him into acceding to their wishes. The language from the Pentagon and Tillerson couldn't be more different than Trump's on this topic.
Trump, and by extension America, is basically the bottom-bitch of anybody who lavishes him with praise and baubles.
n/a Arrogant_facade 2017-06-10
Possibly OP, could happen.
The main problem with Qatar is that they are playing for both teams. They play host to a significant US presence, and also 'actively' support IS, Al-Queda, Hamas, Hezbollah and Al-Nusra, to name a few - and also very pro Iran.
If they don't sort out what team they are playing for, or choose the wrong team, expect annexation by the Saudis. Qatar is EXTREMELY wealthy and have a lot of resources (read: oil) despite being very very small geographically.
n/a secondcomingOFfex 2017-06-10
The Kingdom of Saud is one of the great evils of this world, this is an Iranian and Russian move against Satanists and their ungodly filth. Backed by the Pentagon. Wish Qatar safe haven.
n/a Sir_Korupt 2017-06-10
Natural Gas Dominance
n/a LemuelG 2017-06-10
America doesn't want to alienate Qatar (who hosts a gigantic airbase critical for ongoing ops)! Trump just met with the Saudis, who flattered and manipulated him into acceding to their wishes. The language from the Pentagon and Tillerson couldn't be more different than Trump's on this topic.
Trump, and by extension America, is basically the bottom-bitch of anybody who lavishes him with praise and baubles.