Since the state of Israel was established in 1948, Arab countries and post-1979 revolution Iran have not acknowledged their defeats, preferring a policy of denial, twisting of facts, and condescension of their people. Political anthropology sheds light on this phenomenon by drawing on the concept of high-context culture, frequently encountered in collectivist Middle Eastern societies. […]
Ignoring Defeat in the Middle East
Regional leaders’ personalistic political styles cannot tolerate accountability.
