by Jacob Walker

Created on: September 14, 2009   Last Updated: September 17, 2009

The Middle East has always been remembered as a dwelling for war and misunderstandings. There is a constant fight for territories and resources. The constant religious belligerence has caused the entire region to be painted with the color red; red being the color of blood that has been spilled for no logical reason. There is one supreme power that is continuously looking down at the Middle East with a concerned face and that super power is the United States.

The dilemma in the Middle East is very complicated, but in no way is it unsolvable. The Middle East conflict is a considerable snag in global peace and the forceful, immediate removal of the malevolent regimes is the only solution.

First off, most people might not understand the location of the Middle East. The Middle East is composed of North African countries, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, Israel, and several other smaller countries. Major geographical features include the Persian Gulf, the Suez Canal, and the Mediterranean Sea. The Middle East is rich in resources. Most of the oil in the world is exported from here.

The socio-economic structure of the Middle East is primarily focused on the wealth of its leaders. The average income in these countries is significantly lower than that of the United States. The average income for a family in Egypt is only $1,180. However, in Kuwait the income raises exceedingly to just over $22,000. In addition to low incomes, the life expectancy in the Middle East is equivalent.

The average life expectancy in Somalia is only 46. In other third world countries in the region you will find the same thing. Nevertheless, with outside help from foreign nations, life can be a lot better for these people. In Kuwait the life expectancy is higher than the United States being 77. This is no doubt thanks to the aid and assistance of other countries (Studies).

We can see conflicts originating in the mid-1940s. Though this was not the last time these two groups will fight over the holy lands of the Middle East. The world saw problems continuing into the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The primary purpose in this ongoing war is the control of the holy territories of Palestine.

The Jewish state of Israel is a focal point in this war. The Jews thought they had rightful ownership of the territory. But the Arabs knew it was their divine right to live there. After 1964 the Arab opposition began calling themselves the Palestine Liberation Organization, or as the world knows best, the PLO.

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