The Economist thinks that if things don’t go smoothly, a Shia uprising could take place.
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It’s possible, but not imminent. Sunni Islamists have said they’re willing to work with Shi’ite Islamists against secularists, and that creates plenty of room for regime co-option. But I’ll be there for Ashura, which should be a good time to take the temperature.
It’s possible, but not imminent. Sunni Islamists have said they’re willing to work with Shi’ite Islamists against secularists, and that creates plenty of room for regime co-option. But I’ll be there for Ashura, which should be a good time to take the temperature.