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“Many other countries in the region also have money and oil, but they haven't done much good with it - at least not enough to stop the Middle East's disastrous wars. Saudi Arabia at least has something else: stability, a scarce commodity in the region.” quote by Jamal Khashoggi
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“Many other countries in the region also have money and oil, but they haven't done much good with it - at least not enough to stop the Middle East's disastrous wars. Saudi Arabia at least has something else: stability, a scarce commodity in the region.”

Jamal Khashoggi

About This Quote

He notes that wealth and oil alone haven’t prevented conflict, but stability is a rare, valuable asset in the region.

In simple terms: Stability is scarce despite resources.

Key Takeaway

Value stability.

Themes

politics resource wealth conflict

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

political observational

When to use this quote

  • Middle East politics
  • oil economies
  • peace efforts

Key Concepts

geopolitics resource curse regional stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can sustain stability?
  • How does stability affect conflict?
A Different Perspective

Stability can be fragile and hard to maintain.

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