The greater ME/NA region (including Turkey, Iran, and Pakistan) contains 30% or more of the world's strategic resources. Not just oil and gas but also coal, iron, copper, aluminum and solar energy as well. Not to mention a huge population that will continue to grow (a vast potential production-consumption capacity). The region united has immense power potential. This is why the neocons and various western factions want it fighting amongst itself.
The ME/NA region can rise in the next 100 years if its leaders smarten up. They must follow China's example of how to persevere after a period of humiliation.