A Review of Security Situation in the Middle East and Its Prospect

In 2008,the drastic changes in the international situation brought important impact on the security situation in the Middle East.The turbulent and tense situation in the Middle East remains unchanged.The long-term turbulence in the Middle East has its important external background and complicated internal reasons.Looking forward to 2009,the security situation in the Middle East remains grave.The adjustment of the US Middle East policy taken by Obama Administration remains unchanged.The struggle among major powers in the Middle East has intensified apparently.The hot spots in the Middle East will continue.The intensifying religious conflict in the Middle East becomes a new factor to the regional turbulence and instability.Both the traditional security and non-traditional security in the Middle East are apparently outstanding,which will have significant impact on the Middle East security and stability.