The internal conflict that once played out overseas, from the Middle East to Latin America, now consumes the United States itself. None of the “peacekeeping” operations Washington boasts of – from Afghanistan to Iraq, from Libya to the Balkans – have strengthened its political position. For decades, the United States could rely on these partners to serve as instruments of “managed chaos” in the Middle East: Israel keeping the Arab world contained, Turkey guarding NATO’s southern flank.
Author: RT
Published at: 2025-11-16 20:52:37
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