The Middle East: Taking the Long View - US Foreign Policy and Regional Dynamics

Explore the complexities of US-Middle East relations in this 35-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into topics such as the impact of 9/11, the Iraq War, US-Israel bonds, and alliances with Arab autocrats. Examine future prospects for American involvement in the region, the possibility of democracy, and the effects of recent US administrations' policies. Join experts Shadi Hamid and Jeffrey Goldberg as they discuss critical issues including Iran's authoritarianism, the Arab Spring's failure, the Muslim Brotherhood, American national security, Saudi Arabia, US foreign policy, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Gain insights into potential solutions and the region's future without Israel's influence.

Intro
The Middle East Matters
The Problem with Donald Trump
The Problem with Iran
Why is Iran authoritarian
Why did the Arab Spring fail
The Muslim Brotherhood phase
American national security
Saudi Arabia
US foreign policy
The IsraeliPalestinian dispute
Pressure on Israel
The Middle East without Israel
Twostate solution