Territorial disputes fueled violence from "summary" of A Rage for Order by Robert F. Worth
One of the key drivers of violence in the Middle East is the long-standing territorial disputes that have plagued the region for decades. These disputes have often resulted in armed conflicts, as different groups vie for control over the same piece of land. The struggle for territory has deep historical roots and is intertwined with questions of identity and belonging. In countries like Egypt and Iraq, territorial disputes have fueled violence between different ethnic and religious groups. For example, the conflict in Iraq between Sunni and Shia Muslims has its roots in competing claims to territory and power. Similarly, the struggle for control over the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt has be...
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