Introduction
World leaders were concerned with the plight of the Jewish people in the 1800 following the persecution and anti-Semitism that rocked the European continent. It was agreed that the only way to resolve the issue was to establish a Jewish state in Palestine in the Middle East.
Since the British Empire had a mandate over Palestine from 1920 to 1947, it was easy to impose the Jewish people on the Palestinians who had peace and tranquility for several years. With time, migration of the Jews to the region increased, which raised tension. This contributed to instability in the region, which is felt even in the modern society.
Problem Statement
The instabilities in the Middle East was created by the west, particularly the British just after colonialism since it convinced the locals to resist the Ottoman Empire that was supported by the Germany with promises of supporting the creation of new states, including the state of Palestine.
In contrast, the British foreign minister, Lord Balfour, supported the creation of the Jewish state through Balfour Declaration that created the new state of Israel. Many scholars tend to believe that the conflicts in the Middle East are associated with Islam, but the reality is that colonial legacies, increased poverty, conflicts over resources, and the imposition of Jews on the Arabs are the major causes of conflicts in the region.
Studies conducted confirm that the conflicts in the region are associated with resource allocation and division of the Arab land. Many historians, as well as international relational relations scholars, have conducted extensive studies to establish the causes of human sufferings in the region.
The major objective of the paper is to prove through research that human problems experienced in the Middle East are made-made and can perhaps be resolved if world leaders agree to sit down and talk.
Rationale and Significance
The paper presents some of the causes of conflicts in the Middle East that have continuously affected the performance of states in the region. The study is very important as it shed light on one of the global problems that is associated with terrorism.
It is often believed that terrorism is part of the Islamic ideals, but the reality is that the frustrations of the Middle East society are the main cause of extremism and suicide bombing. The study presents a new perspective of understanding the Middle East conflict system.
Research Plan
The study will employ the reasoning of Toulmin that respects the views of other people. Based on this, the study will focus on explaining the underlying assumptions to the general argument on the Middle East conflict. The paper will support the claim with data that is backed by the works of other scholars.
Limitations
Lack of sufficient data and adequate studies on the topic would be the major issue that the study will suffer from since many studies talking about the conflicts in the Middle East use secondary data in analysis. Additionally, Islam has been linked strongly with extremism. Scholars advancing this perspective are expected to be the strongest opponents of the research findings.
Benefits of the Study
The study can perhaps be utilized effectively in understanding the ever-increasing Middle East conflicts. Based on this, global policy makers are in a position to make informed decisions through reviewing the tenets of this study. The study is of interest since it disputes the common assumptions that Islam is to blame for the conflicts facing citizens in the Middle East.