That map has been in constant flux for the last 60 years, during which the main players – Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Israel, and Iran – have formed and broken alliances. Now, something like a dividing line is emerging, and if Bush finally begins to understand the region’s dynamics, he may be able to craft a policy with a chance of success.
这一地图在过去60年中一直在不停变化。这段期间，埃及、伊拉克、沙特、叙利亚、以色列以及伊朗等主要国家忽而结盟，忽而反目。现在，一条类似分界线的东西正在出现，而如果布什最终开始理解该地区的动态形势，他就有可能制定一项可能成功的政策。