Review article

Middle East Nuclear Enigma

Dubravko Žirovčić ; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and EU Integrations of Republic of Croatia

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to introduce and explain to the reader the Israeli nuclear option (considered as defence one by Israel) and point to the latent danger of using nuclear weapons that have existed for some time in the Middle East (since 1960s in Israel). In the recent years and with Iran's tendency for a fast acquisition and operational preparedness of nuclear warheads the danger of conflict is becoming bigger and threatening. Middle East area consists of three major religions: Christian, Jewish and Muslim. Therefore, the centuries long animosity does not surprise. In this context the unification of all Arabian nationalisms (and Iran) against Israel becomes more clear especially as it reflects the conflict between East and West, two different civilisations. In the Arabian world, the Israeli state formed immediately after World War Two was perceived as a creation of the hatred West. Compelling Israeli technological achievements contributed through worldwide capital, its demonstration of power cause constant fear and resentment adding thus to existing animosity. The area that is the main cause of dispute, especially between Muslims and Jewish people, according to the belief of all, is sacred and chosen by God. This sacred area lies between the rivers of Nile and Euphrates and there is no doubt that this region has its special characteristics.

Keywords

Middle East; Israel; Arab countries and Iran; intransparency; nuclearization of Middle East

Hrčak ID:

291408

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/291408

Publication date:

17.12.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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