How the war in Syria is tilting the regional balance in the Middle East toward the Sunnis, Paul Ryan's old plan on free trade in the Middle East, and the fate of Cairo's drinking scene under the new Islamist rulers:
- Associated Press: Syria war tipping Mideast balance toward Sunnis (Hamza Hendawi, 18 August)
"Sunni Arab countries are pushing back to make up for the losses they suffered after 2003," said prominent Iraqi analyst Hadi Jalo. "With the civil war in Syria and the isolation of the government in Iraq, the Shiite tide is retreating."
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