Question 1. Water scarcity is considered one of the biggest problems of the Middle East. Elaborate on the importance of this problem and its connections with current regional conflicts. What is the role of water on Israeli/Palestinian conflict? Give specific examples.
Question 2. Is oil blessing or curse for the Middle East? Considering the facts such as two thirds of world's known oil reserves being in the region and the enormous dependence of the industrialized world on fossil fuels how do you perceive the future of oil and the Middle East? Will we be witnessing even more oil-related conflicts in the region?
Question 3. Is Syria a real threat to the American interests in the Middle East? Why? Why Not? Elaborate on your answer and give specific examples.