The Sectarian Divide.(Sunni and Shiite Muslims)

From: APS Diplomat Redrawing the Islamic Map | Date: September 22, 2003 | Copyright information

The divide between Sunnis and Shiites may prove to be the most dangerous one for the Arab World in the short- to medium term. Although there is a perception among both sects that the US has launched a war against Islam, their maneuvering for strategic geo-political advantage continues in parallel with their anti-US outlook. Thus, while Saudi Arabia and Iran have cordial relations after having improved it gradually over the past few years, the Wahhabi religious figures in the kingdo...

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