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The New Middle East: A Region In Flux | Daily Euro Times
Source: Daily Euro Times | 16 February 2025
Many perceptions of the Middle East are dominated by images of violence. Gaza, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon frequently appear in news reports, creating an impression of constant turmoil, especially after the 7th of October. However, when compared to other conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine, the level of violence in the Middle East, while significant, is not always proportionally higher. Like any region, the Middle East’s conflicts have unique patterns shaped by local, national, and regional politics.
