Quote by James Buchan

Were there peace and justice in the Middle East, the Arabs would no more need their tinhorn dictators than they would their corpulent princes.

Were there peace and justice in the Middle East, the Arabs w

Summary

This quote suggests that the presence of peace and justice in the Middle East would render the authoritarian leaders, referred to as "tinhorn dictators," unnecessary. It implies that the current rulers maintain their power and control by exploiting the absence of peace and justice. Furthermore, the quote implies that the Arab populace would not require the presence of wealthy and indulgent princes if there were a fair and just society, suggesting that societal inequalities and corruption are also factors contributing to the region's problems.

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Peace

By James Buchan

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