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What are the main conflicts in the Middle East?
List of conflicts
| Date | Conflict | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–2017 | Syrian Civil War spillover in Lebanon | Lebanon |
| 2011– | Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict | Saudi Arabia Iran |
| 2014–2017 | Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017) | Iraq |
| 2015– | Yemeni Civil War | Yemen Saudi Arabia |
How does geography affect conflict?
Conflicts may arise due to disputes over the use of land or resources, over political authority and over territorial rights amongst many other reasons. This aspect of geography considers the causes of conflict, the ways in which conflict may manifest itself, the impacts of conflict, and how conflict may be resolved.
How does the distribution of natural resources impact the Middle East?
Uneven distribution of petroleum deposits has created a disparity of wealth and power in the Middle East. Gulf countries with relatively small populations have the most oil. Even within oil-rich nations themselves, there is a large gap between rich and poor.
How did the conflict start between Israel and Palestine?
The history of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict began with the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. This conflict came from the intercommunal violence in Mandatory Palestine between Israelis and Arabs from 1920 and erupted into full-scale hostilities in the 1947–48 civil war.
How has conflict shaped the geography of regions?
One of the most important impacts of conflict on Geography is the altering of political boundaries to create new countries or regions which usually occurs after the conflict has ended and which frequently leads to further conflict as the decisions are disputed.
How does geography impact the relationships among countries in the Middle East?
Rivers allowing for productive agriculture were the key factor in the settling of cities. Mountain ranges kept cultures in separate areas, providing natural barriers to imperialist agendas. The rich, fertile soil of the Middle East led early civilizations to settle, domesticate plants and animals, and thrive.
What is the main reason for conflict in the Middle East?
Another common cause of conflicts in the Middle East has been the lack of a clear dominant power in the region. Unlike other regions of the world where there are clear economic powers, the Middle East countries are all in the same level economically and therefore the struggle for dominance often results into conflicts.
What is the Crucible of conflict in the Middle East?
The Middle East, according to renowned Professor J. Rufus Fears, “is the crucible of conflict and the graveyard of empires.”. It is the crucible of conflict because almost all great powers have fought there since the beginning of recorded history. It is the graveyard of empires as the Middle East has swallowed up armies and resources since before the time of Ancient Rome.
What is the root of the Middle East conflicts?
Sectarianism remains a powerful political, social and cultural force, and the source of most conflicts in the Middle East. Many of the current conflicts in the region have deep historical roots – most notably the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict and the Sunni-Shi’a division.
Why is the Middle East conflict continues to exist?
It needs to be understood that the reason why the Middle East conflict continues to exist is because foreign elements desire the conflict not to be solved. This conflict is not nearly as complicated to solve as they present it in the mainstream media and the think thanks/analyses world of “Middle East affairs” that exist worldwide.