all the more reason for them to unify, in defense and prosperity,I agree.
I think the African and First Nation people should have their own version.
Get the oil out of Arab and European control. I like what Chavez has done in Venezuela, by nationalizing the oil companies and reducing its dependence on US. As a result, their standard of living has gone up, and they improved their infrastructure.
Sadly, they will be on the list for Western interference, after Egypt, Libya, etc...