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US Middle East Policy: Continuity Under Trump and Biden
Analysis of the continuity of US foreign policy in the Middle East under Trump and Biden administrations, focusing on the Palestinian issue, Abraham Accords, and the containment of Iran.
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- What is the significance of the Abraham Accords in this context?
- The Abraham Accords, initiated under Trump and continued by Biden, normalized relations between Israel and Arab states, essentially recognizing Israel's sovereignty over historic Palestine.
- What is the author's overall assessment of the US foreign policy discussed?
- The author concludes that the US's bipartisan foreign policy in the Middle East is destructive and fuels conflict, with both Palestinians and ordinary Americans suffering consequences.
- What is the author's prediction regarding the future of the situation in the Middle East?
- The author believes that resistance to this bipartisan policy will intensify, leading to potential conflicts. This resistance stems from Palestinians and others in the region who oppose the loss of their rights and self-determination.
- What is the core argument regarding the Biden administration's foreign policy in the Middle East?
- The Biden administration continued Trump's foreign policy in the Middle East, abandoning the two-state solution and supporting Israel's annexation of Palestinian territories.
- How did the Biden administration approach the issue of Iran, and what is the significance of this approach?
- Both administrations maintained sanctions against Iran and sought to isolate the country, furthering a regional security pact between Israel and Arab states to counter Iranian influence.