The current situation in the Middle East is a result of the political and military influence of Western powers, proxy wars, religious and cultural clashes and collapsing regimes which lead to power vacuums and rising radical and terroristic groups. This essay analysis the political and societal situation in the Middle East until 2017 and the developments from Israel to Syria that helped evolve the current crisis.
In the Middle East, states are enemy’s due to disputes on religious dispositions, ethnic backgrounds and spheres of political and economical influence. The Middle East region itself - even though its member states share a similar history, culture and religion - is no entity. Arab states against the „little Satan“, the artificial state of Israel and Arab states against Arab states - Sunni against Shia.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Definition of the Middle East
- Current Situation in the Middle East
- Analysis
- Historical Source of constant Middle East crisis
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main causes of stagnation in the Middle East?
The crisis is driven by Western political influence, proxy wars, religious clashes (Sunni vs. Shia), and collapsing regimes creating power vacuums.
How does religious diversity impact the region's stability?
Disputes over religious dispositions and ethnic backgrounds prevent the Middle East from becoming a unified entity, leading to constant friction.
What role do radical groups play in the crisis?
Collapsing regimes and power vacuums have allowed radical and terroristic groups to rise and further destabilize the region.
Why is the state of Israel described as a point of conflict?
The essay discusses Israel's position as an "artificial state" in the eyes of many Arab states, contributing to regional tensions.
What is the timeframe analyzed in this essay?
The analysis covers the political and societal developments in the Middle East up until the year 2017.
- Quote paper
- Julia Weber (Author), 2017, The Crisis in the Middle East. An explanation of the persistence of stagnation and violence in the region, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/539865
