Lesson 4: conflicts in the middle east unit 10: new nations emerge connexus first question out of 8 1. what is one factor that has led to increased conflict and division in some areas in the middle east? a. the growth of radical islamic fundamentalism b. the creation of the organization of petroleum exporting countries (opec) c. the continued efforts to reduce conflicts between israel and palestine d. the efforts of oil producing nations to balance economic benefits with non oil producing nations