Evolution of the term “Greater Middle East”
The aim of this article is to illuminate how the term “Greater Middle East” has evolved. This article looks into the first use of the word East and the emergence of the term Middle East and the countries that are within it. In addition, Middle East related terms in general and Greater Middle East in particular have been analyzed. Project “Greater Middle East” has raised contradictory opinions in the Arab and Western world. Even though the term was adopted in 2004, many Arab countries perceived it as an attempt to reconstruct the region by geographical, human, economic, political and military means serving American and Israeli interests. All-the-while American and Israeli policymakers considered it as an opportunity for peace and progress.