Overview
The Middle East conflict refers to the myriad of interconnected wars, revolutions, and geopolitical rivalries that have ravaged the region since the early 20th century. With the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918, the Middle East was redrawn by European powers, setting the stage for a century of conflict. From the [[arab-israeli-conflict|Arab-Israeli conflict]] to the [[iran-iraq-war|Iran-Iraq War]], and from the [[gulf-war|Gulf War]] to the [[syrian-civil-war|Syrian Civil War]], the region has been a hotbed of instability, with [[united-states|United States]], [[russia|Rusia]], and [[european-union|European Union]] often finding themselves entangled in the complex web of alliances and rivalries. With over 10 million displaced people, 1 million casualties, and $1 trillion in economic losses, the Middle East conflict has become one of the most enduring and devastating crises of our time, involving key players like [[turkey|Turkey]], [[iran|Iran]], [[israel|Israel]], and [[saudi-arabia|Saudi Arabia]]. As the conflict continues to evolve, with the rise of [[isis|ISIS]] and other extremist groups, the international community is faced with the daunting task of finding a lasting solution to the region's woes.