The fake republics are goners; the monarchies have a fighting chance. That's my conclusion after a short visit to the Middle East and discussions with officials and analysts there.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The Arab monarchies, especially Jordan and Morocco, are more legitimate than the false republics, with their stolen elections, regime-dominated courts and rubber-stamp parliaments.
If monarchy is corrupting - and it is - wait till you see what overt empire does to us.
The slightest acquaintance with history shows that powerful republics are the most warlike and unscrupulous of nations.
I don't believe in regime change, certainly not in the Middle East.
There is a conflict in the Middle East between two entities, and they're both right, each in their own way.
You in the West have been sold the idea that the only options in the Arab world are between authoritarian regimes and Islamic jihadists. That's obviously bogus.
The autocracies of the Arab world have been as economically destructive as they've been politically repressive.
I'm not a republican any more. Not so voraciously anyway - I'm not in favour of the concept of monarchy, but I do see the good in it if there's a good person in the role.
Saudi Arabia is a frightened monarchy. It's beset by Sunni extremists from the Islamic State and Shiite extremists backed by Iran.
Republics end through luxury; monarchies through poverty.
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