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The Middle East continues to face a number of serious security challenges – the Israeli Palestinian conflict, Syria, the Iraqi situation, nuclear proliferation in Iran, the conflict in Afghanistan, political instability in Lebanon, related events in Darfur, terrorism, and radical Islamists. Past US and European efforts to promote regime change have undermined the credibility of Western governments in the region. However, political and governance reforms in the direction of democracy, with the respectful support of Western governments, are a prerequisite for a stable and peaceful Middle East.
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Shiyyab, M.K. (2009). Enhancing Security in the Middle East: The Challenges of Regional Cooperation. In: Mason, M., Mor, A. (eds) Renewable Energy in the Middle East. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9892-5_1
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