The Middle East Simplified in Three Words: Kings, Slaves, and Clowns
This article is a Simplified Framework on Complex Political Dynamics of Middle East.
I aim to use metaphorical terms rather than identifying any specific racial or religious groups. This approach abstracts the discussion from real-world identities, focusing instead on roles and dynamics within certain political systems.
The Middle East, in its history and culture, presents a unique governance structure that can be broadly categorized into two symbolic roles: Kings, and Slaves. This framework offers a simplified yet insightful lens through which the political and social dynamics of the region can be understood.
Who are ‘Kings’?
‘Kings’ are the ruling elite or Authoritarian regimes that exists in almost all Middle Eastern countries. These figures often hold absolute power, controlling various aspects of the nation, from resources to legislative bodies. Historically rooted in monarchical or authoritarian systems, these leaders wield influence that extends beyond their borders, impacting global politics and economics.
The Kings impact global politics and economics thru the huge wealth they obtained from generations of hundreds of millions of Middle Eastern ‘Slaves’ and by having an ultimate control over abundant natural resources of their regions.
Centralized Power and Authority
The ‘King’ is the concentration of political power and authority in the hands of a single leader or a ruling family. This is often characterized by a lack of significant checks and balances, allowing for unilateral decision-making.
The ‘King’ has an influence over all state institutions, including the legal system, military, and always religious institutions. This influence reinforces their power and always extends to the suppression of dissent, free speech and any kind of opposition.
Control Over Resources
‘Kings’ have control over key national resources, which in the Middle East often include vast oil reserves and other natural wealth. This control extends to economic policy and national wealth management, significantly impacting the country’s domestic and international affairs.
Economic and Global Influence
The economic might of the ‘Kings’ extends to global financial markets, and their investment decisions can have far-reaching consequences. This economic power plays a crucial role in international relations and policy decisions.
How do ‘Kings’ Manage Their Wealth?
Professional Administration
The wealth and properties of ‘Kings’ are managed with a high degree of professionalism. They often engage skilled and educated individuals
to oversee various aspects of their vast economic assets.
Global Investment Strategies
Kingdom wealth management often involves significant investments globally, influencing international markets and industries. This can include stakes in major Western companies, banks, and other influential financial entities. A Kingdom can obtain a controlling power over daily life for Western Citizens on different sectors in daily life like home rents, food prices or consumption goods prices.
Economic Expansion and Control
The ‘Kings’ use their economic power to extend their influence, internationally, especially to Western World. This involves strategic investments that can affect market trends and economic policies in various regions. The ‘Kings’ aim to convert Western Citizens to their ‘Slaves’ as much as possible while depriving wealth over them.
The ‘Kings’ as Middlemen
The ‘Kings’ has significant control over the import of goods and services from Western countries into their own. This control allows them to
regulate what enters their markets, potentially favoring certain products or companies.
In their role as economic gatekeepers, the ‘Kings’ influence market trends and consumer behavior within their countries. By deciding which Western goods and services are available, they indirectly shape consumption patterns.
The ‘Kings’ derive financial benefits from being the intermediaries in these transactions. They impose tariffs, taxes, or have exclusive
agreements with Western companies, ensuring a stream of revenue.
Controlling the flow of Western goods and services, the ‘Kings’ also wield influence over cultural and social trends. This is a tool for maintaining a balance between modernization and traditional values, or for controlling the exposure of their populations to foreign ideas and lifestyles.
The control over imports from the West also provides the ‘Kings’ with political leverage. They can use trade as a means to negotiate political and economic concessions or to strengthen diplomatic relationships.
Who are ‘Slaves’?
‘Slaves’, refer to the population lives under ‘King’, who often have limited freedom in daily life, no political power or even say in the governance of their own lives.
This term highlights the disparity in power and the perceived lack of agency among the citizens compared to their rulers. While Western World have benefitted from a Citizen’s role, with emphasis on rights and liberties, ownership of property; Middle Eastern people has significant gaps in freedoms when compared to Western democracies. ‘Slaves’, even do not have a control on the ownership of their properties or have any property rights.
Differentiation of ‘Slaves’ by the ‘King’
The ‘King’ makes a preferred distinction between ordinary ‘Slaves’ and Talented ‘Slaves’.
Talented slaves are those who are recognized for their skills, education, and potential to contribute significantly to the management of the ‘King’s’ assets and affairs.
Privileges and Benefits
The ‘talented slaves’ are said to receive various benefits and privileges, such as better education, healthcare, and living conditions. This differentiation serves to create a loyal and skilled workforce that aids in maintaining the wealth and power of the ‘King.’
Enforcement of Loyalty of ‘Talented Slaves’
Despite their privileges, the ‘talented slaves’ are expected to remain loyal to the ‘King’ and the existing power structure. Dissent or opposition is not tolerated, and there are significant consequences for those who challenge the status quo. Even a tweet message against the ‘King’ may send its owner to prison for many years. ‘Talented Slaves’, internalize a self-control behavior on being loyal to their ‘King’ in business and daily life.
What do the ‘Kings’ Hate?
‘Kings’ hate the Democracy and its economic model that threats to their authoritarian control. This is why there is longstanding ideological and political conflicts in the region, and there is no human rights at any level of the society.
Israel brings broader scale of skilled people across the world and creates skilled citizens who try to keep democracy and get wealthier compared to all other Middle Eastern countries. Most people may criticize the democracy level of Israel, but even this existing piece of democracy is enough for the ‘Kings’ to lose their power.
The ‘Kings’ knows that they have no superior military power against Israel and any Western country. So, ‘Kings’ focuses on getting attention domestically on an ‘External Enemy’. ‘External Enemy’, diverts attention from domestic issues and maintain control over their ‘Slaves’.
Then the ‘Kings’ uses soft power instead of military power both domestically and internationally to promote antisemitic sentiments. This is often done through state-controlled media and educational systems domestically. The ‘Kings’ wealth is unlimited to promote antisemitic sentiments across many Western Institutions, framing Israel as a perpetual adversary. Also ‘Kings’ provides support to groups that oppose Israel, either directly or indirectly. This support could be in the form of financial aid, weapons, or political backing.
On the international stage, these ‘Kings’ may use diplomatic channels to isolate Israel, rallying support against Israeli policies or actions.
On the efforts of the ‘Kings’, you should always keep in mind that they have control over hundreds of billions of dollars. Some Kingdoms have wealth funds near to a trillion-dollar threshold. This is huge amount and power.
Who are ‘Clowns’?
‘Clowns’ are basically all people those are outsiders to the power structure. Anyone discussing Middle East, international observers, journalists, politicians, athletes, social media influencers, writers, left/right politicians, commentators, many times the diaspora. This group often engages in discourse about the region but feels disconnected from the direct impact of its political decisions. The term underscores a perceived sense of helplessness or ineffectiveness in influencing change within these societies.
Conclusion: This simplified framework of ‘Kings, Slaves, and Clowns’ offers a unique perspective on the Middle East. While it does not capture all the nuances and complexities of the region, it provides a starting point for understanding the basic power dynamics at play. It is a reminder of the diverse and intricate tapestry that makes up the political landscape of the Middle East.
My aim is to use metaphorical terms rather than identifying any specific racial or religious groups. This approach abstracts the discussion from real-world identities, focusing instead on roles and dynamics within certain political systems. I avoided perpetuating stereotypes or biases. I instead focused on the political and social dynamics at play.
Important Considerations
Metaphorical Use: It’s crucial to note that the term ‘King’ is used metaphorically to simplify and symbolize complex governance structures. It does not encompass the full range of political systems or leadership styles in the Middle East.Diversity of Regimes: The Middle East is diverse, and not all countries fit neatly into this metaphor. There are variations in governance.
Evolving Political Landscapes: The political landscape in the Middle East is dynamic and evolving. The metaphor of the ‘King’ represents a traditional view, which not fully captures contemporary changes and reforms in some countries. On the other hand, the ‘Kings’ have their own challenges.
