Such a structure has become all the more important as the major external powers’ appetite for sustained involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts wanes. Having learned the hard way that they cannot dictate regional political outcomes, Western powers – as well as Russia, China, and India – will likely limit their involvement to protecting their direct interests and, if necessary, containing regional threats.
随着主要外部势力继续干预中东冲突的意愿日一消退，新地区安全结构也将日益重要。惨痛的教训让西方认识到它们无法主宰地区政治的结果（俄罗斯、中国、印度亦然），它们可能将干预局限于保护直接利益以及必要时遏制地区威胁。