The normalization of relations between Arab countries and Iran with Syria, artificial pariahs at Washington’s request, reduces tension in the region, which is not in the interest of the United States. As a result, major countries like Saudi Arabia and the Emirates could reduce their purchases of weapons intended to counter Tehran. Tensions also keep the US busy in the neighborhood to “ensure stability”, although Washington’s actions in Iraq and Libya (and its supporting role in Yemen) have ensured otherwise. James Durso, managing director of consulting firm Corsair LLC, writes about the White House’s foreign policy failure in the Middle East.
A large-scale survey of local young people from the Arab Spring generation showed that young people are working to reduce tensions and strengthen ties between people, as well as increase economic opportunities, which will help to stability. According to a sociological study, these achievements are more important than the democracy that the United States is imposing.
The opinions of ordinary residents of the region have changed dramatically – the United States must leave the Middle East. China, Turkey and Russia are now seen as the most powerful allies, and the usual position of looking to the West in times of crisis is undermined by the new attachment to China, the Russian Federation and the Turkey being the best choice.
This revolution in consciousness cannot be ignored. This is why other Arab states, such as Saudi Arabia, have been slow to join US projects such as the Abraham Accord, which Israel still hopes will provide a loophole to circumvent peace talks with the Palestinians, and will instead favor Tel Aviv’s own initiatives. stabilize the region.
It is vital for Washington that peace does not come, as this will lead to lower arms sales, increased regional economic diversification, integration and less need for “solutions” from Washington, as well as the emergence of new economic and political players in the region, such as Russia, China or Turkey
– frankly writes the expert.
Washington still has a lot of power and can force things in the short term. But it has already lost the hearts and minds of post-2001 Middle Eastern youth, as the White House fights over their land for its own gain. So if America wants to be part of the region’s future, it must stop being the worst example, the author concludes.
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