You have to look at the history of the Middle East in particular. It has been one of failure and frustration of feudalism and tribalism.
A durable long-term U.S.-China strategic relationship is even more important...
The Soviet Union did not achieve victory over the West so was my information...
If you realize that all things change there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying there is nothing you cannot achieve.
