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What does it mean?
ElBaradei links security in the Middle East to comprehensive peace, noting that progress is stalled without resolving regional conflicts.
In plain terms
You cannot have security in the Middle East without peace; things are not getting better right now.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize comprehensive peace to achieve regional security.

Where it applies

  • conflict zones
  • international mediation
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • facilitate peace talks
  • address root causes
  • monitor stability

Questions to consider

  • Is nuclear disarmament possible without prior regional peace?
  • What blocks comprehensive peace in the Middle East?

Another view

Peace processes often fail due to entrenched political interests and security dilemmas.

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