US Needs to Reset Its Relationships in the Middle East

ForeignPolicyNews US Needs To Reset Its Relationships In Middle East

The Middle East has long been an arena of conflicts and intrigues, driven by tribal feuds, religion, and culture. The region’s abundance of petroleum, and its strategic location at the intersection of three continents and key commerce lanes, has further made it a battleground for empires, local monarchs, nation states, and non-state actors.

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