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Without a strong, unified security system, maintaining stability in the Middle East falls to a mix of regional and global powers. Their actions, often short-term and tactical, cast a long shadow of war and uncertainty over the region. This geopolitical landscape is further muddied by a complex web of non-state actors (NSAs) – militias, insurgent groups, and even private military companies (PMCs). These actors blur the lines between local conflicts and regional power struggles.

„Are you crazy?” -The first reaction of Romano Prodi, former Prime Minister and long-time international politician, to the news of logistical support for the French and British military operations in Libya, was of sincere dismay. It was 2011 and, in the wake of the Arab Spring, the Gaddafi regime was wavering in the wake of protests and a revolt that …