This thread is prompted by Ganulv's post, which will appear first when it is moved here.
I think it deserves it's own, maybe short-lived post - as geographers and regional, if not religious experts are none too plentiful here. He highlights a strategic requirement that has eluded wider notice IMHO.
As a starter Wikipedia has some maps and a table on the Shia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shia_Islam
I was curious to learn Tanzania has a minority of Shia, but none listed in Kenya.
For the Middle East, a more detailed map (small scale):http://gulf2000.columbia.edu/images/...ionCore_sm.jpg
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