The European Decalogue and the Middle Eastern Duodecim

... Duodecim’s principles and try to evaluate the degree to which they can be implemented in the current situation. 1. Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the region’s states. This implies the preservation of the territorial status quo, even ... ... than any multilateral institutions and mechanisms (as demonstrated by the Qatar diplomatic crisis of 2017). 3. Restoring the legitimacy and effectiveness of national governments through internal political compromises and national-level reconciliation....