This article is something I have been saying from the beginning. The rise of the Shi'a bloc will be a major player in the politics of the region, especially to the authoritarian regimes that are butt buddies with the US.
Fear of 'Shiite bloc' reaches new heights
By SALLY BUZBEE
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — The fear of a powerful “Shiite bloc” has reached almost ***** pitch across the Middle East, and some of America’s crucial allies are among the most worried.
JUst the beginning of the article and it is worth a look. Why? Probs that we may have to fix.
CANOE -- CNEWS - World: Fear of 'Shiite bloc' reaches new heights