The history of Mesopotamia, however, is inextricably tied to the greater region, which is comprised of the modern nations of Egypt, Iran, Syria, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, the Gulf states and Turkey. We often refer to this region as MIDDLE EAST.
The middle east is comprised of the Gulf states which are mainly Muslim dominated countries like ( Qatar, United Arab Emirates ) also other countries like Israel and Turkey e.t.c make up this region hence the Greater region also known as the Ancient near east is known today as the Middle east
We require the some more information regarding the very specific novel( what ever the genre may be). As, there should be a given paragraph or some phrases that are required to add more value to the given answer which is desired by the student in a given manner. As each of the plot relation to the possible theme of the unknown novel will be easy to be evaluated.
I would say this is a very interesting question lets discuss the benefits and drawbacks. Ok so he said a nation not united would fall. And it did during the american civil war. I would say being a strong nation you should encourage trade. For that making economic alliances is good. It boosts your economy and adds plenty of goods to. But they should be avoided if the country is divided like america was. Having the strongest economy is the key to being the strongest nation.