Archives U.S. in the Middle East - New Eastern Outlook
Lebanon in the Grip: Stalemate at the Negotiating Table and Sovereignty Under Siege
In 2026, Lebanon finds itself at a historic crossroads.
What's Behind Trump's Response to the Iran Crisis?
The Strait of Hormuz ultimately places Trump in a dilemma of choosing between only two ways to lose: to forgo it and bury his career, or to go through with it and bury the hegemony he claims to be preserving.
Protecting Oil, Producing Instability: Washington’s Failed Energy Strategy in the Middle East
For decades, Washington has justified its military presence in the Middle East as necessary to protect global energy security. American naval forces would safeguard shipping, military partnerships would deter attacks on oil-producing states, and sanctions would restrain governments regarded as threats to the US-led regional order. The promise was simple: American power would keep energy flowing and markets stable.
