Quote Originally Posted by Bullmoose Bailey View Post
  1. I wonder if your analysis takes into account the lurking variable of Israeli involvement in these "zones of influence", to use a rather out-dated phraseology.
  2. Perhaps the collective wisdom of certain of the professionals here would also be willing to address my "Israel variable" if you will, in this equation.

I am afraid I don't understand to what you are referring, and I am somewhat versed in this area, so any simpler explanation would be welcome.