Letter: Politics is the art of the possible
The Jakarta Post | Tue, 02/08/2011 10:54 AM
Surveying the landscape what is before us? Great chaos, flux, fear and
change all throughout the Middle East: The threat of a downward
spiraling vortex, almost like a land subsidence or spiritual sinkhole.
No real leader is present in Egypt. The other national leaders are
nervous but hanging on, treading water and managing to mitigate the
anger by holding snap elections etc: Temporarily distracting the masses.
How about a meeting in Jerusalem with various representatives from
Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and
Egypt with other nations present?
A peace treaty could be negotiated. Various GDPs in the region: Israel
US$292.7 billion; Jordan $31.01 billion; Syria $96.53 billion; Lebanon
$53.81 billion; Gaza $4 billion; Saudi Arabia $600.4 billion; Egypt $452
billion.
The total GDP of these eight areas is approx. $1.5 trillion. This can be
increased by at least 4 percent per annum over the coming years if
trust and co-operation increases.
The vacuum needs to be filled. A good CEO is required.
Prayers for the good people of Egypt.
Adam Neira
Melbourne
