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| If The Damascus Concord is successful, the lines for the countries in the Middle East will be redrawn. Of course, the international pressure to stop this realignment will probably increase to prevent the realignment. If the UN and the United States mount only diplomatic efforts and economic sanctions, the realignment will be completed. Jordon and Kuwait are not intended targets according to any sources. However, the assililation of Kuwait by Iran is not out of the realm of possibilities. |
| The Middle East in January 2009 |
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| The Middle East if the Concord succeeds |
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| January 31, 2008 President Obama releases $20 million for Gaza aid while the UN ceases aid to Gaza. |
| January 7, 2008 "Unknown Group" launches missles from Lebanon inot Northern Israel in an attempt to open second front. |
| December 27, 2008 Arab Nations protest Israel's counterattack. Rep. Pelosi condemns Hamas. |
| December 24, 2008 Hamas starts rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza. |
| December 19, 2008 The price of oil drops to $33.00 per barrel. |
| December 1, 2008 President Elect Obama nominates Hillary Clinton to Secretary of State. |
| November 4, 2008 Senator Obama is elected President of the United States. |
| October 16, 2008 Informal advisor to Barack Obama, Robert Malley, meets with Assad. |
| July 17, 2008 Senator Obama travels to the MIddle East. Holds several meetings with Islamic political leaders. |
| July 11, 2008 Oil peaks at $147.50 per barrel. |
| March 12, 2008 Foreign intelligence sources report increased communications between Tehran and Damascus. |
| February 14, 2008 Obama advisor Brzezinski and Clinton advisor Namazee meet with Syrian President Assad. |
| April 5, 2007 Rep. Pelosi meets with Syrian President Assad. |