And not ridiculous things that are theoretically possible, like the Taliban does a 180 out of nowhere and converts to socialism and the imperialist states do a 180 out of nowhere and decide that a socialist middle east is cool.
I used to think that the best thing that could happen is a Marshall Plan for the Middle East, but now, I'm not so sure that would be good.
Yea it's pretty grim when you put it like that. At least without the US in there at least the country can move on from continual warfare, hopefully it isn't as bleak as it may seem.