Middle East economic integration

Policies advocating Middle East economic integration aim to bring about peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East, which they believe can only be sustained over the long run via regional economic cooperation. == Background == Former U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher said that, "Governments can create the climate for economic growth...[but] only the private sector can produce a peace that will endure." === Benefits of integration === Countries seek greater regional integration in order to: make economic welfare gains, increase the region's collective bargaining power in global issues, and maintain security and prevent conflict.

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