The Arab Autumn: Global Empires Scrambling for Spoils After "Internal Paralysis"
What was termed the "Arab Spring" was, in reality, a devastating "Autumn." The ground was prepared through years of "Social Engineering" aimed at creating internal paralysis within state institutions, allowing expansionist empires (Persian and Neo-Ottoman) to scramble for spoils over the ruins of nations.
1. Engineering "Internal Paralysis": Falling from Within
Before the squares were ignited, "soft militias" disguised in religious and charitable attire worked to gain public trust while conducting a silent infiltration.
The Neo-Ottoman Project: Relied on the Muslim Brotherhood as field arms. In Yemen, the "Iman University" (est. 1994) served as a factory, injecting thousands of ideologues into the state fabric to be ready for "Hour Zero."
The Wilayat al-Faqih Project: Observed the Turkish success in Tunisia and Egypt and deployed similar tactics. Iran utilized Bahrain as the "Lung and Flank" to distract regional efforts and secure a foothold in the eastern Arabian Peninsula.
2. By the Numbers: The "Belfer" Study and the Infiltration of the Civil Service
A study by Dr. Mitchell Belfer (Metropolitan University Prague) exposed the reality of this paralysis in Bahrain. The coup was not merely in the streets; it was embedded within the ministries where the state had facilitated their employment:
Ministry of Health (83% Shiite): Transformed into an "insurgent barrack" and a primary source of fabricated international news.
Ministry of Education (65% Shiite): The most dangerous operation occurred here through the politicization of education and the redirection of scholarships to create a generation loyal to foreign powers.
The Shocking Paradox: While opposition groups chanted "marginalization," the study proved that major companies owned by these groups practiced a 98% discrimination rate against Sunnis.
3. The Peak of Victory and the Division of "Spoils"
When Morsi rose to power in Egypt, the expansionists believed the ultimate prize (Mecca and Medina) was within reach. Morsi’s visit to Iran was not protocol; it was a declaration of "shared interests," opening Egypt’s doors to Iranian influence in exchange for investment funds.
4. Conclusion: Awakening and Accountability
A significant portion of the 2011 crisis was manufactured from within, fueled by a lack of foresight among some officials seeking personal gain. However, once the cards were revealed in 2011:
The State took a decisive stand. Those in high-ranking positions and interest-seekers who exploited their authority to facilitate the "abduction" or neglected their duty were held accountable and prosecuted. This accountability sent the strongest message: State Sovereignty is above all, and positions of responsibility offer no immunity to those who betray the nation’s trust.
If we fail to keep learning from 2011, the next "engineering" attempt will not take a decade; it will take less than five years. Numbers do not lie, and history will not forgive those who compromise national security for the sake of "appeasement."
Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani
Bahrain
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