Clashing Ideals: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and the America First ideology, highlighting the alignment with Israeli interests and the risks of military engagement with Iran. It discusses the internal conflicts within the Trump administration regarding military strategies, especially concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict and the restraint movement. The chapter underscores the unpredictability of military decisions and their far-reaching consequences in the region.