Middle East Culture from the point of view of America

An intellectual is a man who takes more words it is necessary to say more that he knows.
Dwight d. Eisenhower

While Middle East spiral in another crisis, world leaders ask how resolve the Hezbollah and the Israel war. This situation has sent shockwaves through the international community. America stands as a loser. Muslim Arabs watching America moving and as Western imperialism. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice races to save Middle East. Us braces for another threat of a "third world war".

Let's go deeper. In reviewing this situation, a person must understand the culture of the region. America is on the Arab world in a cultural context different. In fact, it uses a Western perspective. Obviously, this perspective is presented in the media where experts from the Middle of Arab origin are absent. Therefore, the perception of the West often skews our coverage and understanding.

Finally, our American values appear to be in conflict with the international community. For example, America is the Builder of democracy. Can we, however, allow Iraq or any other country in the Middle East become an Islamic State? It is not in the interest of America. America is allied to Israel. Can America stay neutral in this conflict in the Middle East ? Would be when the values of the international community stands with a Super power?

Therefore, these international conflicts can place a global leader in disagreement with his strategic thinking and its fundamental values.

References:

Beale, Pierre, a. (2006). We faced the dilemma in crisis MIDEST.

Stone, a. (2006). Rice will seek long term patch crisis Mideast.

© 2006 by Daryl d. Green

Daryl d. Green has published over 100 articles in the field of leadership (personal and organizational), decision and organizational behaviour. Mr. Green is also the author of two acclaimed books, awakening the Talents within My Cup vol.44, and more. He is a columnist, lecturer, Professor, management consultant. Mr. Green has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a Masters degree in organizational management. Currently, he is candidate for the doctorate in strategic leadership. For more information, visit its Web site at http://www.darylgreen.org.