Beyond Iraq: Washington’s Struggle to Reduce Its Middle East Footprint
The United States faces ongoing strategic challenges in the Middle East as it attempts to recalibrate its regional military footprint while balancing shifting geopolitical alliances. Despite long-standing objectives to pivot toward other global priorities, the cycle of regional instability and the influence of fluctuating domestic policies—including the impact of successive U.S. administrations—continue to complicate Washington’s … Read more
