The Sticky Webs of Conflict and Political Order in the Middle East
The Middle East tends to be analysed through geopolitical lenses due to its resource abundance, conflict incidence and location astride Europe, Africa and Asia. In this article – first published in
The Defense Horizon Journal – Erwin van Veen argues that the analysis of conflict in the Middle East must be complemented by a more profound examination of the nature of its political orders and socio-economic trends. He suggests that this would avoid more conflicts, as the region’s authoritarian orders face economic turbulence, accelerating poverty, and inequality rates due to COVID-19. He discusses key issues in each dimension, explores their linkages and suggests initial conclusions.
https://www.clingendael.org/publication/sticky-webs-conflict-political-order-middle-east
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