Monday, February 14, 2011

The ball is still rolling

Everyone has seen the revolution happening in Egypt, and most of us have expected to see this impact other countries in the area, which is starting to happen. Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi is the de-facto leader of Syria, and has always be against countries that support Israel, as well as against all Western powers. As of yesterday, he states Western powers are the enemies of Islam, and encouraged Palestinian refugees to "capitalize on the wave of popular revolts in the Middle East by massing peacefully on the borders of Israel until it gives in to their demands" (Reuters.com).

Meanwhile, Turkey is strengthening it ties to Iran. This article talks about these ties over gas and enlarges its "span to include areas of transportation, industry and customs" (haaretz.com). Iran has helped Syria deflect riots due to its power in the Muslim Brotherhood. In just a short time Iran has morphed from a state of risk for the United States to a country using its leverage both politically and militarily into the center of the Middle East.

Amid all the changes and potential threats against Israel, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Israeli military is "ready for all eventualities".

More news on the global domination front, France has spoken up to help the transition to a global financial system based on 'several international currencies'. France is currently the head of the Group of 20 countries, more commonly known as G20. Just days ago the International Monetary Fund suggested an international currency based on SDRs, or Special Drawing Rights. This change could drastically impact America because the IMF is currently using the dollar as its base. By switching away from the dollar, the value will assuredly decrease, harming the nation already starting an inflation period.

Sources:
Rueters
Haaretz
IUN
France24

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