The Suez Canal Crisis and Its Impact on the Middle Eastern Politics
MIDDLE EAST The Middle East is a geographical and cultural region located primarily in western Asia, but also in parts of northern Africa and southeastern Europe. Traditionally included within the Middle East are Arabia , Asia Minor , Egypt , Iran , the Levant , Mesopotamia . The region includes 17 UN -recognized countries and one British Overseas Territory . Historically, the Middle East is often referred to as the “Cradle of Civilization”, as it home different major world civilization ranging from Akkadian, Babylonian, Mesopotamia, Assyrian, and among others. The region is also the origin point for many of the religions and belief systems which help define modern civilizations today. The region was home to the ancient Kingdom of Israel and thus fostered the Jewish religion. Jesus is believed to have been born in Nazareth, which is located in what is now the north...