But if "Rome" looses it's last remaining garrison state in the Middle East, "rimland" begins to crumble. Once upon a time it was Israel, Iran and Turkey (which is still in NATO), with the Saudi's and other Gulf Monarchies cheering on.The ban is for its dissents on Israel. Roman Emperors do not have a Jewish overlord do they? If the country fall apart then so be it. Its Jewish ruler may escape with their money elsewhere.