Patrick Seale
Patrick Seale
Patrick Abram Sealewas a Belfast-born British journalist and author who specialised in the Middle East. A former correspondent for The Observer, he interviewed many Middle Eastern leaders and personalities. Seale was also a literary agent and art dealer...
balance causes dominated east felt impose middle order partner political power stronger tries war
Assad did not want the political order in the Middle East (to be) dominated by Israel, ... He wanted a balance of power in order to keep the peace. He felt an imbalance causes war because the stronger partner always tries to impose his will on the weaker.