TalShu; thanks for the DD and sensible response. Hopefully KM and company read these boards and learn from it.
The one thing the IHUB prides itself on is "respecting" the quality of the posts presented. You obviously have a very good grasp on the Middle East situation including North Africa. At my previous profession I worked with several colleagues who were from the Middle East. One gentlemen in particular was from Iran. We worked together for a couple of years, but we remained friends and would always tell jokes and laugh at things unrelated.
One thing I find fascinating is the level of intelligence portrayed on this board. We have a vertical slice of our society right here before our eyes. Peoples backgrounds and life experiences are what makes this board what it is.
Your post is very well articulated, you obviously have a very good grasp on English grammar. Your research into other countries in MENA says a lot about you.
World traveler
Ivy League educated
Pragmatic
You don't happen to own a falcon do you? Or have property with a lake or pond? :D) Obviously these things require money $$$ So, Tongue in cheek, this would put you in a different class of people for sure.
My first job out of college was a High Tech job. The company I worked for was started by a Palestinian refugee. At it's height the company made it into the S&P 500 in about 10 years after being founded. Very fast growth for a startup. Eventually the company was bought out by a larger company.
We hope you will stay and be an active listener and provider of MENA updates and world events. Welcome aboard.