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Trump Now Faces 'Out of Control' Conflict in the Middle East

7 Nov 2024

President-elect Trump faces a tall order in the Middle East. To fix this, Trump should center U.S. Middle East policy on two chief objectives: disentanglement and deprioritization. The most immediate issue in the Middle East is America's deep involvement in Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon, and in the continued escalation between Israel and Iran. From the very first days of the war in Gaza -- and now, Lebanon -- it was clear that Israel was in the driver's seat, with the United States in tow. Washington's regional strategy has been reactive in nature, often responding to developments with tepid warnings and empty threats while continuing to provide the arms, military aid, and diplomatic cover that allow Israel's wars to continue. In both Gaza and Lebanon, Israel's wars are devoid of discrete and achievable political objectives.

Authors

Jon Hoffman

Pages
2
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United States of America