Middle East Political Obstacles
A major issue that fuels conflict in the Middle East that most politicians, policy makers and most world leaders fail to see is the Countries in this region were created by foreign powers, not by the Middle Eastern Inhabitants. Western powers and the UN clearly see borders, lines drawn on the map that show one country from another. Foreign power like the Europeans, Americans and other Colonial powers designed the map of the Middle East to best serve their political and economic interests. Then once again changes happened during WW1, the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, WW2 and in more recent time The Cold War.
The <Communist> East , West <Free World> block during the Cold War changed and manipulated the political system and structures in this region. Puppet governments were installed, loyal to foreign countries not to the plight of their own people. It seems like this betrayal is, and was fueled by energy contracts <oil>, base of operations (military, trade) and other resources. Small, independent loyal politicians in this region, find it difficult if not impossible to receive the funding, protection and support without the oil company's money and backing. After centuries and decades of foreign manipulation, why do you think a good part of these Governments are hostile to the outside world. One of the most guilty participants for creating this atmosphere use to be mainly the British, but now America is the main culprit. Shame on them, the so called Free World, the defender of justice, democracy and human rights.
When the inhabitants in this region went through the restructuring of their homelands, tribes, family's and community’s were split up after century’s and even millennial. Look at Warzhiristan the tribal region that is technically part of Pakistan, and boarders Afghanistan. There is only Alkaid, Taliban and Tribal authority and justice. There is little to no government oversight in this territory. In most part there is no physical boarder separating these countries from one another. I think this is a major reason why there is no acknowledgment of the border.
A modern example is the ongoing war in Afghanistan. Alkaid and the Taliban fight Coalition forces in Afghanistan then seek sanctuary in Pakistan. Most Coalition forces break off the fight when enemy combatants head into Pakistan. The reason for this is, Coalition Forces are suppose to respect the sovereignty of other Nations and international law. This was the same in Vietnam <French Indo-China>, when the Vet-Cong used Laos and Cambodia to bring in supplies and regroup for their war effort. Our enemies exploit this handicap, throughout past and present conflicts.
No wonder why Middle Eastern inhabitants in the region are unhappy with the statuesque. Look how the British handed over Israel from the Palestinians. This territory is heavily populated with minimal resources, water, farm land and space. A few of the changes in Palestine in recent history have been the Franco- British boundary in 1920. Then the Transjordan memorandum during the British mandate for Palestine. Now in modern time, the complete separation of Israel from Palestine. The International Community has even let the Israeli's setup illegal settlements in Palestinian territory. Most people now adays do not realize when Israel was partitioned from Palestine there was an exodus of one million inhabitants to make room for the Zionists <Jewish Homeland>.
Everyone needs a place to call home but there was no open debate, the inhabitants of this region had no say in the partition of their home lands. The strong told the weak what to do,where to go, and how to do it. See the Western world thinks the conflict in Palestine, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan are separate issues, but the Combatants that fight the Coalition consider this a Global Jihad. Why do you think countries that were not involved militarily in this conflict still have terrorist attacks and plots against their civilians, economy's and military
The western world refers to this struggle as the War On Terror. Before this it was The Cold War, Then WW2, WW1, then European Colonial wars and finally the Crusades in Biblical Times. It is a never ending conflict. And it is scary that the Western World's way of life, and economy’s are chained to the oil from this region. The West and U.N look at this conflict as a War On terror with religious aspects. In most cases it is a war for rights, freedom and self governing. Remember the West helped fuel the fire in this region. Most do not realize that the Americans have spent roughly 300 BILLION dollars on the war in Afghanistan. Think about the costs that were not revealed to the public. In conclusion: Politicians and world leaders should take a serious look at this conflict and see if there is a realistic end in sight.
