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Coping with Crumbling States
A Western and Israeli Balance-of-Power Strategy for the Levant
Book • 1996
This report by David Wurmser explores the implications of state collapse in the Middle East and proposes strategies for maintaining regional stability.
It suggests that the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and the redrawing of the Middle East along tribal lines could be beneficial for regional security.
The work reflects Wurmser's broader views on geopolitical strategy and state weakness.
It suggests that the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and the redrawing of the Middle East along tribal lines could be beneficial for regional security.
The work reflects Wurmser's broader views on geopolitical strategy and state weakness.
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as the companion piece of The Clean Break.


Scott Horton

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Scott Horton: Coups, WMDs, & CIA – A Deep Dive Into What Led to the US/Israeli War With Iran
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as a book about the new strategy for securing the realm.


Scott Horton

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Ep 188: Examining U.S. Geopolitics, Israel & Palestine with Scott Horton
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as another work by David Wormser, discussing expediting the chaotic collapse of Syria.


Scott Horton

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