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Navigating Middle East Conflicts: Oil, Leadership, and History

Dive into the turbulent history of Middle East conflicts, from the Arab-Israeli wars to the Iran-Iraq War and U.S. involvement. Explore the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations and the impact of Islamic fundamentalism on the region. Discover the keys to the Middle East and the challenges faced in achieving peace.

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Navigating Middle East Conflicts: Oil, Leadership, and History

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  1. Mid-East and U.S. Foreign Policy “Oil makes the World go round”

  2. Leaders of the Middle East

  3. Keys to the region • Oil

  4. Timeline of Conflict

  5. Mid-east Conflicts • Arab-Israeli wars – 1948, 1967, 1973 • Iran hostage ordeal 1979-80 • Iran – Iraq War 1980-88 • Iraq invades Kuwait 1990 • Operation “Desert Storm” • Intifada 80s • Soviet invasion of Afghanistan 1979-89 • War on Terror (Iraq and Afghanistan)

  6. U.S. Iran Relations • Iranian Revolution in the late 70’s leads to the Hostage Crisis with the seizing of the U.S. Embassy in Teheran. • U.S. Govt. invokes trade sanctions on Iran

  7. Iran-Iraq War ’80s • U.S. backs Iraq while secretly aiding Iran.

  8. War in the Gulf 1991

  9. Results of the Conflict • U.S. liberates Kuwait and saves Saudi Arabia • U.S. builds an international coalition to oppose Iraq • Israel does not involve itself in the conflict • Saddam Hussein stays in power • First major victory for U.S. since the defeat in Vietnam

  10. Islamic Fundamentalism • Radical Arab groups target the U.S. and Israel • Movement gains strength due to the policies of the U.S. • Peace in the region is in jeopardy.

  11. America’s War on Terror • Iraq (Bush) • Afghanistan (Bush / Obama) • Iran? • Pakistan / India? • Syria? • Israel and PLO?

  12. What are the solutions to the problems of the Middle East?

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