The European Decalogue and the Middle Eastern Duodecim

... Arab world would seek to set up an exclusive Arab-only mechanism because, they would argue, the non-Arab countries cannot be trusted. This undermines the whole idea of regional universalism – you cannot build a house without one wall. In addition, the ... ... 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....