3. Economic resistance - Just by looking at GDP's we can easily conclude that by economic might Middle Eastern nations are in a very big disadvantage. If we add that except oil, Middle East is relatively scarce in resources, not to mention high tech products, the gap get's even bigger. So, no chance of winning against the West in this field either.
You can't discount oil. Petroleum products are the primary form of energy in the world. And the middle east has a lot of it; but the rulers often use the natural resources to enrich themselves instead of the whole country.
4. Propaganda resistance - Again the West has huge advantage. Global news networks, satellites, newspapers etc... Again no way for Middle Eastern people to counter and come out on top in this field.
Again I disagree. Many countries control the media and are very effective are raising anger at "The West" whenever its convenient, like in case people wonder why they don't share in some of the oil wealth.

They have a lot of alternatives - one big one being don't get ticked off and become full of hate over petty things.

CR