I wish all my readers a happy 2014!
I will be on vacation during the next two weeks, so expect no blogs until I get back.
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A happy new year, and keep up the good work.
Happy new year! I hope you will come back with new and fresh insights…
Enjoy your time off!
thanks Peter, happy new year for you too!
Thanks, you too.
As we enter 2014, the Arab region is gripped by revolution, counter revolution & open ended civil war. I believe it’ll take a decade at least to fully resolve. I’m interested in hearing your thoughts about what’s emerging from all the turmoil?