Steps that reduce global dependence on the region’s energy supplies (including improvements in fuel efficiency and development of alternative sources) also make great sense. Economic assistance should go simultaneously to Jordan and Lebanon to help them cope with the flood of refugees.
降低全球对中东地区能源供给依赖的措施（包括改进燃料效率、开发替代资源）也很有意义。应该马上对约旦和黎巴嫩提供经济援助帮助它们应对涌入的难民。土耳其和埃及的民主进程应该专注于强化公民社会、创造分散权力的强大宪法。