Statehood in the Middle East: In Search of New Models

... led to civil war and massive casualties. In Algeria, this time is referred to as the “black decade.” In the meantime, the Arab world has made progress towards integration into the global economy, even though market reforms in most countries, where ... ... seem unfeasible, too. Understanding this would make it much easier for Russia and the major regional players – Egypt, Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia – to make their constructive contribution to the solution of global problems.