Posted by Declan on April 14, 2007, at 16:47:37
In reply to Re: We need to end the war - Vote, posted by Sebastian on April 14, 2007, at 15:16:12
Since the break up of the Ottoman Empire at the end of WWI, the Western Powers have been interfering in the region, mainly because of oil.
As in other unfortunately placed areas (like the Balkans) the result has been disasterous for the countries concerned.
The religious feelings of (a section of) the people have been inflamed as they feel their way of life has come under threat.
Additionally, the prowestern regimes (of Egypt and Saudi Arabia in particular) have sought to divert the resentment of their people against them to the Western Powers, which these days means the USA.
That's my take on it.
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