Here are some famous quotes from influential historical leaders about the importance of the Middle East in world affairs.
Winston Churchill (British Prime Minister, 1946):
“The Middle East is of immense strategic importance. Control of its oil and air routes is control of the destiny of the world.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower (U.S. President, 1957 – in the Eisenhower Doctrine):
“The Middle East is the most strategically important area in the world today, and its stability is vital to the peace and security of all nations.”
Henry Kissinger (U.S. Secretary of State, 1970s):
“Peace in the Middle East is not simply a matter of regional concern; it is a matter of global necessity.”
King Abdullah II of Jordan (2004):
“The Middle East is the heart of the world. If it is at peace, the world is at peace. If it is in conflict, the world will be in conflict.”
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