"I want rapid reform and real. If not carried out, the situation will continue as in the past ". With these words, King Abdullah II of Jordan announced a change in his cabinet, in response to protests by Jordanians after the riots in Egypt and Tunisia.
expressed in similar terms Mohamed VI, King of Morocco, speaking this week to the need for "structural reforms" in the political system of their country.
The message and actions of both monarchs denoted a fear that, in addition to informed, extends not only to countries under de facto regimes, but also to nations monarchical tradition. One feature that, although it has been typical of the Middle East over its history, ancient and recent, in other cases it is inherited from European colonialism and collides with the usual local and ethnic characteristics.
Such is the case in Bahrain, where protests against the Emir Al-Khalifa has revealed another conflict in the area: the one between Sunnis and Shiites, also of concern to his neighbor: the Saudi monarchy also.
JORDAN: PIONEER IN THE CHANGES
Abdullah II was the first of the monarchs in the fear that was born to continue the revolutionary wave began in Tunisia. Hence the February 20 call for reforms to prevent the situation from getting even "as in the past when those who were assigned the responsibility wasted many opportunities because of their doubts and fear of change."
Within this need for change, Samir Rifai Abdullah dismissed his cabinet and changed named Majito Baruf the prime minister, one of the claims made by the protesters, who claim to be loyal to the Hashemite monarchy, but not reigning political power.
expressed in similar terms Mohamed VI, King of Morocco, speaking this week to the need for "structural reforms" in the political system of their country.
The message and actions of both monarchs denoted a fear that, in addition to informed, extends not only to countries under de facto regimes, but also to nations monarchical tradition. One feature that, although it has been typical of the Middle East over its history, ancient and recent, in other cases it is inherited from European colonialism and collides with the usual local and ethnic characteristics.
Such is the case in Bahrain, where protests against the Emir Al-Khalifa has revealed another conflict in the area: the one between Sunnis and Shiites, also of concern to his neighbor: the Saudi monarchy also.
JORDAN: PIONEER IN THE CHANGES
Abdullah II was the first of the monarchs in the fear that was born to continue the revolutionary wave began in Tunisia. Hence the February 20 call for reforms to prevent the situation from getting even "as in the past when those who were assigned the responsibility wasted many opportunities because of their doubts and fear of change."
Within this need for change, Samir Rifai Abdullah dismissed his cabinet and changed named Majito Baruf the prime minister, one of the claims made by the protesters, who claim to be loyal to the Hashemite monarchy, but not reigning political power.
King Abdullah of Jordan sacked his cabinet two weeks after the overthrow of Mubarak
the Hashemite is precisely one of the most recent data monarchies in the region. Its origins are in the British mandate in the region (1918-1947), when Britain created Jordan on the east bank of the Jordan River (hence its name) and placed in the heirs of the Hashemite dynasty, one of many tribes in Saudi at the time.
SAUDI ARABIA AND BAHRAIN: MORE THAN POLITICAL RELIGIOUS
Health Abdullah bin Abdelaziz had to wait. After several months of medical treatment in the United States, the Saudi monarch returned home with a first measure to prevent the spread of the riots, housing funds, increase premiums for government workers and even a general amnesty for prisoners detained for crimes Saudis.
The possibility of instability in Saudi Arabia, however, not only due to the oil issue or a result of protests by democracy. An additional conflict faced by the House of Saud, also derived from its neighbor Bahrain, is the difference between the branches of Islam in both countries, as well as rebellion against monarchical figure in this area, it is proclaimed.
Both the Al-Khalifa (Bahrain's ruling) and Saudi are Sunni tradition. However, in the region has managed a opposition from both current monarchies opposite: the Shi'a, who is also a majority in the area. Supporters of this group have held repeated demonstrations against the monarchy of Bahrain, which has forced the "royal pardon" of 23 Shiite militants have been arrested following allegations of illegal organizations to create and foster terrorist activities.
Saudi Arabia, however, face their own problems, after Tunisia demanded the deportation of that country's ousted president, Ben Ali.
SAUDI ARABIA AND BAHRAIN: MORE THAN POLITICAL RELIGIOUS
Health Abdullah bin Abdelaziz had to wait. After several months of medical treatment in the United States, the Saudi monarch returned home with a first measure to prevent the spread of the riots, housing funds, increase premiums for government workers and even a general amnesty for prisoners detained for crimes Saudis.
The possibility of instability in Saudi Arabia, however, not only due to the oil issue or a result of protests by democracy. An additional conflict faced by the House of Saud, also derived from its neighbor Bahrain, is the difference between the branches of Islam in both countries, as well as rebellion against monarchical figure in this area, it is proclaimed.
Both the Al-Khalifa (Bahrain's ruling) and Saudi are Sunni tradition. However, in the region has managed a opposition from both current monarchies opposite: the Shi'a, who is also a majority in the area. Supporters of this group have held repeated demonstrations against the monarchy of Bahrain, which has forced the "royal pardon" of 23 Shiite militants have been arrested following allegations of illegal organizations to create and foster terrorist activities.
But these measures have not been enough, and the protests have continued, as outlined local media. Therefore, the government of Manama (capital of Bahrain) has requested military assistance to the Saudi monarchy, if the situation continues to sour. DomesticallyThe conflict between Sunnis and Shiites is scary in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, however, face their own problems, after Tunisia demanded the deportation of that country's ousted president, Ben Ali.
MOROCCO: CONTROLLED BY NOW
As in Jordan, raised protests in Morocco for two weeks, are not strictly against the monarchy in that country, but against the remaining political system, primarily the Parliament, which they accuse of lack of representation.
However, the prior existence of other processes of the Moroccan political system reform and international support from countries like France or Spain (which was a colony) ensure that the north African country can handle more peaceful protests and without of repression used by the government of neighboring burned. Additionally, figures such as Foreign Minister of Morocco, Tahieb Fahsi who has vowed to "continue to evolve and reform" in your country.
OIL CONCERN ALSO
However, the prior existence of other processes of the Moroccan political system reform and international support from countries like France or Spain (which was a colony) ensure that the north African country can handle more peaceful protests and without of repression used by the government of neighboring burned. Additionally, figures such as Foreign Minister of Morocco, Tahieb Fahsi who has vowed to "continue to evolve and reform" in your country.
OIL CONCERN ALSO
An aid to the Libyan people was the last request made by the Council of Gulf Cooperation at a meeting in Bahrain for two days. This body brings together the countries of the area to produce and market oil, with Saudi Arabia at the head and followed by other kingdoms, emirates, Kuwait, Oman, UAE, Bahrain and Qatar.
The social issue, however, has not set aside the main focus of this alliance: hydrocarbons. The increase in both Brent crude oil prices as the OPEC basket is compounded with the gradual decontrol of the Libyan government of the oil business. However, as the government has said in Riyadh, there is still "enough oil reserves" for these increases are manageable.
Published Such What , 28/02/2011, p. 15
The social issue, however, has not set aside the main focus of this alliance: hydrocarbons. The increase in both Brent crude oil prices as the OPEC basket is compounded with the gradual decontrol of the Libyan government of the oil business. However, as the government has said in Riyadh, there is still "enough oil reserves" for these increases are manageable.
Published Such What , 28/02/2011, p. 15
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