One may notice the typical Middle-Eastern stereotypes in this film, in addition to the problems amongst the Black and White soldiers shown early on in the movie. ... The Gulf War setting makes this film perfect for examining America's view of Middle-Easterners. ... The soldiers made rather rude remarks about the Middle-Easterners at first, but when it comes down to protecting the Arabs from the Iraqis, the soldiers make a stand, and disobey orders, seeing the Arabs not as a different culture or stereotype, but as members of an equal human race in need of help. ...

• Word Count: 1774
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

But with the rise of the oil monarchies in the Middle East, the balance of power shifted, and vast amounts of money has been put into the hands of nations that less than a hundred years ago were still locked in tribal societies. ... His rule has also consisted of various military engagements that have demonstrated relentless aggression towards other nations in the Middle East. ... The message that was sent to Iraq and the whole Middle Eastern region is: support terror, and we will take you out. ...

• Word Count: 2060
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate