The Shaping of the Middle East

As Bush prepares our country to go to war against Iraq, the Middle East prepares itself for what they see as yet another "invasion". The politics of this particular area are very important, and what shapes them even more. There are three important factors, which are closely tied to the politics of the region. Islam is number one and by far, because there is no separation of church and state in most Middle Eastern countries. …

…goes to war against Iraq, who will back him up in the region, besides Israel? And is Israel enough of an ally? If Israel backs up Bush, chances are countries in the region will not want to join in the fight simply because of the tension between Israel and the Arab nations. Only time will tell. One thing is for certain though; let's not expect the Arab world to warmly welcome us into their land.