The European Decalogue and the Middle Eastern Duodecim

... people, more than in any other region of the world. Today, the Middle East exports not just oil and gas, but also millions of refugees, as well as the seeds of political extremism. This is not a regional problem, one that can be contained or ignored, but ... ... 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 ...