After the advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century, Islam started its expansion towards eastern regions through trade encouraged by the development of the maritime Silk Roads. Muslims were known to have a commercial talent notably encouraged by Islam, as well as excellent sailing skills.
Although President George Bush’s 1992 re-election had initially seemed a foregone conclusion after the success of the Gulf War, his Iraq failure altered the
<span>perceptions of many Americans about him.</span>
