This 1964 Defense Department film is a history of the Middle East, with an emphasis on the Israel-Egypt conflict, Arab nationalism, Cold War issues, and the plight of Palestinian refugees.
http://www.c-span.org/video/?323588-...lm-middle-east

A 1964 DOD documentary that we would now call a "strategic appreciation" documentary. Although this was made 50 years ago, I think you'll be surprised how much of this remains relevant today. I also wonder why we don't produce films like this anymore?

If you like history, this film will be 18 minutes well invested.