The peoples of the revolting Arab nations, when successful, will have the opportunity to form new governments that reflect their respective aspirations — I shall reserve judgment and avoid speculation as to their true goals until that time.

I do think that the dominant powers should allow those same peoples unfettered options to their express their aspirations but as usual, they will attempt to interfere ...

I do think it wise to get serious about alternative energy resources as the Middle East supplies have become volatile politically with the associated uncertainty in their supply. This probably will not happen as it creates a good excuse for rising prices.