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Cato Daily Podcast
Has US Middle East Policy Failed?
Feb 21, 2024
Analyzing the flaws in US Middle East policy, focusing on military reliance and backing oppressive regimes. Discussing the need for a shift towards reducing military presence and arms sales. Exploring US relations with Saudi Arabia and Israel, highlighting strategic alliances and mutual security guarantees.
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- US Middle East policy relies heavily on military solutions, perpetuates conflicts and overlooks consequences.
- Reevaluating US support for autocratic regimes like Saudi Arabia and Israel is crucial for policy alignment.
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US Middle East Policy: Overly Militarized Approach
The US Middle East policy has long been criticized for its predominant focus on military solutions, with a heavy reliance on weapons, money, and military support. This approach, bipartisan in nature and spanning decades, overlooks the negative consequences and perpetuates conflicts, as highlighted by the use of US weapons in the Gaza conflict. Despite calls for a strategic shift and reevaluation of US engagement in the Middle East, recent administrations, including the Biden administration, continue to follow the same ineffective playbook of military intervention and support.
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