- Daniel Pipes
- March 19, 2021
- Paper No. 1971
โEither we unite or we fightโ: kaleidoscopic coalitions and enmities are one of the Middle Eastโs most distinctive political features, recognized by locals and clear to analysts. This extreme political volatility results from the tribal ethos. Until tribalism dies out, Middle Eastern politics will continue to be characterized by amorality, fluidity, temporariness, inconsistency, and contradiction.