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> "An area steeped in sectarian violence and racism must surely take a completely different approach than an area with purely political struggles" I'm not even
by rowanseymour 6y ago
> "An area steeped in sectarian violence and racism must surely take a completely different approach than an area with purely political struggles"
I'm not even sure how to respond to this. Are you suggesting the people of that region are inherently violent? Are we talking about the violence caused by Western countries starting several wars there in the last few decades? Are we talking about the colonial powers' exploitation of Shia/Sunni divides to further their interests?
- Gabriel_Martin 6y agoI'm not suggesting anything, I'm wondering what mechanisms other that political pressure might make progress in the Middle-East, given the historical context that the OP mentioned. Also, the guidelines: "Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith."