History in a Multipolar World

Every few decades, the concept of a “New Middle East” resurfaces, promising order while ignoring the region’s historical complexities, as discussed by Marc Lynch in “The Fantasy of a New Middle East.” The imposition of stability from external powers has repeatedly failed, exemplified by the Sykes-Picot Agreement and U.S. interventions, leading to resistance rather than peace. This ongoing illusion is reinforced by a narrative that frames the Middle East as a problem to be managed, neglecting the importance of memory and justice. Ultimately, breaking this cycle requires confronting historical injustices rather than perpetuating outdated frameworks of control.

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