Originally Posted by
hookshot123
Take a look at the geography on the Arabian peninsula and where the Gulf states and their mega hubs are located. Then take a look at what is going on in Yemen and what has now started in Saudi Arabia.
In addition half the population of the Arabian peninsula is under age 25. Not sure how long they can keep the masses happy. Time will tell.
Hate to say it, but all it'll take is for either Israel, Iran, or ISIS to pop off a nuke and this whole thing becomes an academic argument. The ME will cease to exist as a transit hub.