HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Federal
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Unitary
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Autocratic
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Democracy
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Detailed explanation-1: -Because the Middle East has the world’s largest deposits of oil (55 percent of the world’s reserves) in an easily extracted form, Middle Eastern oil continues to be necessary to the United States.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1902 the term “Middle East” was coined in order to designate the area residing between Egypt and Singapore, comprising major access points to Asia, such as the Suez Canal, the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, etc. (Center, F.G.E.c).
Detailed explanation-3: -Traditionally included within the Middle East are Arabia, Asia Minor, East Thrace, Egypt, Iran, the Levant, Mesopotamia, and the Socotra Archipelago. The region includes 17 UN-recognized countries and one British Overseas Territory.
Detailed explanation-4: -Economically, the Middle East is known for its vast oil reserves. It is also known as the home of three major world religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Because of its economic, religious, and geographical location, the Middle East has been at the center of many world issues and political affairs.