the middle east in 2015 - found PDF document

hi, not sure if this should be in another forum, feel free to move this!!

i came across this PDF while searching about the middle east situation.

its got some really good information on there about possible outcomes in the future ofthis area.

www.ndu.edu...

ABOUT THE EDITOR -

"Judith S. Yaphe is senior research professor and Middle East
project director in the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the
National Defense University. Previously, she was a senior analyst on
Middle Eastern and Persian Gulf issues in the Office of Near Eastern
and South Asian Analysis, Directorate of Intelligence, CIA. Dr. Yaphe
teaches Middle East regional studies in the Industrial College of the
Armed Forces and Goucher College."

Did you actually read the whole thing? If so, could you please summarize the most important points for the readers here because I'm sure not everyone has the time to go over it cover to cover.

ive quickly brushed over some of it,

its very USA based, as in it talks about every country and how it sees the US's relationship with them panning out. it gives 2 or 3 alternative scenarios as to what could happen in the middle east countries.

one thing it kind of misses out on is the Nuclear tensions which are building at the moment.

lots of info about the demographics and religious aspects though.

i will post more when i get a chance to read it in more detail. Thought it would be interesting for anyone who has an interest in middle east issues.

it gives good insight into the religious/government powers, especially in like iran, etc whom many dont know much about under the surface.

reply to post by grantbeed


thanks for posting it! I'm actually interested but can't find the time right now to read the whole paper...