What is the United States Foreign policy towards the Middle East?
551785
A. Bomb first, ask questions later\nB. The proof is in the pudding, what have we accomplished?\nC. Lots, it's a strategic ally with great harbors and a good pit stop to the middle east if needed. Also as the holy land it does hold a certain soft spot in the hearts of Americans. As much as Palestinians hate both Americans and Isrealis do you think the place would remain sacred and UNTOUCHED?
1051087
Israel is our biatch. \n\nSad but true. \n\nEach bullet and missle and weaponry that they use to terrorize the Palestenian's with all say 'Made in the USA.'\n\nThe U.S., as policy would have me believe, simply likes Arabs for that thick black s h i t that comes from their land.
945479
The Middle East is about Oil!  Our allies are Israel, Turkey, and Egypt, and Kuwait.  Neutral are Jordan, Lebanon,Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar, the Arab Emirates.  Hostile are Iraq?, Iran, Syria, and probably Afghanistan, though we have installed a government there now friendly to us,but it probably will not last.  Most of those friendly to us are on our payroll like Israel and Egypt.  Because we are so dependent on the oil, and are afraid of losing control of it, we are acting out of fear.  We  are trying bully the region into being our friends.  That never works.  As of now, most all the people on the street hate us for what we are doing.  I think the biggest threat is our own policy of force.  No one likes to be forced, and these are an ancient and proud people.  Our present government says the threats are Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Afghanistan.    If you would like to know more, and I suggest you do as that part of the  world will continue to influence your daily life, I would read what you can, watch our news, and use the Internet.  One excellent source of the Arab view of the news is Al Jazeera - see  the link below.  I hope that helps
926393
The legacy of Bush's foreign policy is a complete failure.\nHe has proven time and again to be obtuse and incapable of understanding intricate international political winds. He has proven on many occasions to be caustic on the sensitivities of other Nations, only willing to negotiate if it serves his interest even at the expense of the American people. America is an important country and her people do not necessarily reflect the ideological path he has chosen. The next president will have many fences to mend.
1120535
... Israel, and the United States.
491072
Absolutely, just about all of the Bush administration's policies are formed by the Jewish lobby.  If it wasn't for the zionists there wouldn't be any wars in the middle east.
51952
You pat my back , I pat yours.\nIt is the mutual secret pact with Israel that the USA and Israel supports each other in every good and evil the other do.\nThere are too many crimes against humanity done by Israel to mention.\nIsrael would only oppose the US if it is against their national interest, which would be a rarity.\nThe  USA on the other hand benefits little except for support in spying on the people in the Middle East , at which Israel is better equip that the USA.\nUnfortunately , some of the information can be really biased
1070705
Yes.  The US has vital interests in the Middle East and Hamas is sworn to destroy them.
709633
War on terror, we are trying to help the middle east  rid themselves of Al Qaeda and like minded terrorists.
1056216
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_the_United_States
1136919
Your question is based upon an incorrect premise.  The only thing most Americans care about is if we can buy and sell crap.  Make money and get rich.  We will sell and buy from anyone as long as they don't threaten us.  So in general, our mostly ineffective foreign policies revolve around the concept of creating stability for our economy to flourish.\nAsk Americans if they give a crap about some third world dictators and most will say they couldn't even find these places on a map.  Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, or news stan.  We don't really care.  If they would just buy Coke, eat McDonald's, and watch reruns of Scooby Doo.
625223
USA is keeping Iran under pressure and giving signal to other Middle Eastern and Arab countries not to indulge terrorism. This way, interest of USA is protected by trying to suppress terrorism and controll of the oil price. At the same time, USA will not expect to see the rise of another nuclear power state in the Middle Eastern region especially Iran who has long dispute history with the USA and Israil. In my mind, unless unavoidable circumstances, USA will not go to War as they have found recent experinces from Iraq War.
600416
Bush administration is following wrong policies.\nThey may not be on a crusade but all their present targets are unfortunately Muslims who are rich in natural resources but far behind in technology, hence an easy prey.\nIn the ultimate analysis/conclusion USA will never win since their stance is based on in-justice, inequality and double standards.
614951
the fact that the US are taking over the middle east and the whole world
49925
The US Government, for the most part, is ill-informed about the Mid-east. All we are proving is that we are the biggest kid on the block.\nBesides, war is always a money maker and an economey improver.
753386
UN has no power over what is going on in the Middle East.As long as US has the right to veto in the UN security Council Israeli soldiers will keep killing Palestinians...knowing that no matter what US is going to save them...So US says to UN what it's UN's policy in the Middle East...
99848
depends on who has the white house in 2008. We don't have the manpower to do it now, and if we did, our commitment to the middle east will be more like 20-30 years longer