So it's not about democracy? We already knew that, do you really think Saudi "arabia" and Qatar know democracy, we know what the GCC and the west want.
The whole world knew that it is not about democracy, was Iraq about democracy ? . It is part of great geopolitical plan where dictators are being used as toll as they are violent brutal and long iron fist rule invite the opponents to play there game according to there will.
Thought that would be your response to that Q
I like your posting - you appear "middle ground" which is good to share and witness for a change
Most are either way left or right on this subject.
I am a firm believer of trying to stay atop of fence and look both sides - I did say "try"
I really can not discloses the identity as i am not allowed to do so, moreover it would be a breach of trust and against the professional ethics. Most of his prediction are correct but sometimes realized late or never got realized.