Motus Mentis

My, so many interesting things afoot in the Gulf and environs lately! Much to think about:

— The ongoing game between AQAP and the Saudis…

— …in particular, between Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri and Mohammed bin Nayef (little brother Abdullah Asiri having already sacrificed his life in vain on that score);

— That Fahd al-Quso was probably painted by the mole that got the upgraded package, no doubt with Saudi assistance;

— That Lil’ Squinty has been putting his feet down in the Tunbs, which is calculated to make the Emirates edgy and annoy the Saudis;

— That al-Asiri’s previous venture was thwarted in Abu Dhabi;

— That PETN is such damnable stuff: hard to detect and you don’t need much of it;

— That there is no question about which of the two Gulf powers AQAP and their pals in the Horn seem to willing to make common cause with, though they make strange bedfellows…

And that’s all just for starters. It’s enough to make your head spin.