Quote Originally Posted by Lastdingo View Post
All true, but there are other sides as well. By the way, I'm macro economist by trade to date.
I'm a counter-insurgency fighter and commander of combat troops. I believe my operational relevancy is up to date.

Quote Originally Posted by Lastdingo View Post
Furthermore do I believe that you overestimate the potential impact of terrorists on oil supply. Have a look at the history of Algeria in the 90's. They had an overall supply reduction of max. about 30% despite a fierce civil war.
50% in the case of Saudi-Arabia would require demolition experts to blow up one or two oil ports despite the guards. And such damages could be repaired within few months, with even stronger guarding afterwards.
Demo experts? Really? It would be that complicated? I'm sure all the guards are adequately paid and have a high job satisfaction. There are no chances any of them are Wahabbists.....

Oh, I forgot. The Saudi are doing such a good job in the counter-terrorism department.