middle east map - Middle East: A Misnomer? bantilesroger (181) 6 hours ago The Middle East... How full of irony is the name!Many say that Eastern thought has some fundamental concepts among which are the avoiding of conflict, the non-use of coercive tactics, and - always - the seeking of consensus. Yet, can we say this of the Middle East and of the peoples and their methods of settling conflicts?As a private citizen, do you have any suggestion/s on how to bring peace to this troubled land?