An Appraisal of American Policy--Middle East A Dilemma--Which Side is Most Valuable to the U.S.
Abstract
The basic question of whether the United States (US) should abandon the State of Israel requires a one word answer-Never. The strategic problem is less a question of involvement or non-involvement, but the extent of involvement. The paper deals with the following topics: American Policy in the Middle East; Oil in the Middle East; The Soviet Threat; A Portrait of Israel. This is a critical moment in the Middle East. The international community has a chance to help promote an Arab-Israeli settlement-a settlement which will, once and for all, define the relationships between the nations of the area and join them in cooperation for their common betterment. A true and lasting peace is the only sensible goal for U.S. Policy in the Middle East. Any settlement imposed by outside powers or agencies upon the Arab States and Israel would serve only to strengthen Soviet influence in parts of the Arab world, and will lead to a tragic and unnecessary extension of the hostilities of past years. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0765635
Entities
People
- Ralph Night
Organizations
- United States Army War College