Genesis of the Middle East Federation

Ground Zero

The recent direct conflict between Iran and Israel demonstrates that nations across the Middle East, despite their diverse cultures and sometimes conflicting interests, can collaborate when facing universal threats. 

What if the nations of the Middle East consistently functioned as a unified Middle East Federation?

Let us rigorously examine the feasibility, potential benefits, and significant challenges of establishing a Middle East Federation within the next decade.

To set the foundation for our analysis, we must first identify all the countries that make up the greater Middle East.

The Map Overview

The concept of the East, characterized by its intricate layers of history, culture, and politics, is inherently delicate and complex. To understand the potential for a unified Middle East Federation, one must deeply appreciate these nuances. 

We begin by examining the governance structures defining each country in the region. These structures are crucial, as they significantly influence how nations interact, cooperate, or find themselves in conflict today.

Reflecting this complexity, the political systems within these 24 countries are mapped out as follows:

1 country operates under a Parliamentary Democracy,

2 countries are classified as Islamic Republics and 2 are Presidential Republics,

3 countries function as Constitutional Monarchies and 3 are in Civil Conflict states,

4 countries are organized as Parliamentary Republics and 4 are Absolute Monarchies,

5 countries are governed as Autocracies.

Significantly, the tally excludes Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia from its scope, and this will be a topic of discussion in forthcoming posts.