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How long has America been fighting in the Middle East?
United States foreign policy in the Middle East has its roots in the 18th century Barbary Wars in the first years of the United States of America’s existence, but became much more expansive in the aftermath of World War II.
When was the last time America fought for freedom?
It had nothing to do with the safety or freedom of the American people. The last time the U.S. military deployed to fight for the protection of American life was in World War II – an inconvenient fact that reduces clichés about “thanking a soldier” for free speech to rubble.
Who controlled the Middle East?
the Ottoman Empire
The Middle East was largely controlled by the Ottoman Empire before World War One — a dominance that had prevailed for half a millennium.
Why did the United States get involved in the Middle East?
Over the decades, America’s policies and partnerships in the region have evolved, but the basic reasons for U.S. involvement in the Middle East remained consistent: preventing a hostile power from using the region’s petroleum reserves as a weapon.
Why does the United States still have a military presence in Iraq?
Within America’s existence in the Middle East, Russia and China jumped in the region for their own stakes. The chaos in the Middle East remains the same, but the pattern has changed dramatically. Because of its great concerns, the United States persists in its military presence in the Middle East and North African Region, especially in Iraq.
Why does the United States need military force presence in the world?
At the same time, military force presence can deter Iran and Syria. Fourth, military presence can secure United States economic interests and contain emerging countries. As is known to us all that United States dollars is the global currency since the 1970s.
Is US involvement in the Middle East becoming obsolete?
The reasons for U.S. involvement in the Middle East are becoming obsolete, but policy and strategy aren’t keeping pace. Find out more with your subscription to World Politics Review (WPR).