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Middle East on the Brink: Escalation, Diplomacy, and the Search for Stability

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Complexities of U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East

This chapter explores the intricacies of U.S. foreign policy during the early Syrian conflict, reflecting on the initial optimism surrounding the Arab Spring versus the brutal reality of the Assad regime. It highlights lessons learned from past interventions, the hesitance to engage in nation-building, and the evolving sentiments within international relations regarding foreign conflicts.

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