Why have many Middle Eastern nations had difficulty achieving unity since winning indepedence?

Group of answer choices

they have been at war with their former colonial powers

the democratic governments rely on oil revenue

dictators have had problems transitioning to democracy

they have been beset by sectarian violence

they have been beset by sectarian violence

Explanation:

Religious identity is salient in the Middle East and has contributed to and intensified conflicts across the Middle Eastern region. Also, the politicization and mobilization of popular sentiments around certain sectarianization explains the extent and upsurge of sectarian violence in the Middle East.