Ethnic and Religious Tensions: The Roots of Instability in Western Asia

The 1979 Bilderberg Meeting in Baden examined the deep-seated causes of instability in Western Asia. Ethnic conflicts—Kurds, Baluchis, Pushtuns—and religious divisions, particularly Sunni-Shi'a tensions, fuel regional unrest. Historical grievances, political disputes, and minority repression perpetuate volatility. This report explores how these fractures shape the geopolitical landscape, with lasting consequences for global stability.