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The West's Policy on the Middle East Needs to Be Credible

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The West's policy on the Middle East has long been criticized for lacking credibility. This criticism is well-founded. The West has a history of making promises to the people of the Middle East that it has failed to keep. This has led to a deep sense of distrust between the West and the Middle East. As a result, the West's policies have often been counterproductive, leading to instability and conflict in the region.

And what about Human Rights?: The West's Policy on the Middle East Needs to Be Credible

by Wendy Liu

4.3 out of 5

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There are a number of reasons why the West's policy on the Middle East lacks credibility. One reason is that the West has often pursued short-term gains at the expense of long-term stability. For example, the West supported Saddam Hussein in his war against Iran in the 1980s. However, this support ultimately led to the Gulf War in 1991, which destabilized the region and led to the deaths of many innocent people.

Another reason why the West's policy on the Middle East lacks credibility is that it has often been based on a lack of understanding of the region. The West has often viewed the Middle East through the lens of its own experiences and has failed to appreciate the unique history, culture, and politics of the region. This has led to policies that are often ill-suited to the needs of the people of the Middle East.

The West's policy on the Middle East needs to be more credible if it is to be effective. This means that the West must be willing to make long-term commitments to the region and to work with the people of the Middle East to build a more stable and prosperous future. The West must also be more humble and recognize that it does not have all the answers. It must be willing to listen to the people of the Middle East and to learn from their experiences.

The West's policy on the Middle East is at a crossroads. The West can continue to pursue a policy that lacks credibility, which will lead to continued instability and conflict in the region. Or the West can choose to adopt a more credible policy, which will help to build a more stable and prosperous future for the people of the Middle East.

The Credibility Deficit

The West's policy on the Middle East suffers from a credibility deficit. This deficit is due to a number of factors, including:

The West's history of broken promises to the people of the Middle East.
The West's lack of understanding of the Middle East.
The West's pursuit of short-term gains at the expense of long-term stability.

This credibility deficit has led to a deep sense of distrust between the West and the Middle East. As a result, the West's policies have often been counterproductive, leading to instability and conflict in the region.

A More Credible Policy

A more credible policy on the Middle East will require the West to:

Make long-term commitments to the region.
Work with the people of the Middle East to build a more stable and prosperous future.
Be more humble and recognize that it does not have all the answers.
Listen to the people of the Middle East and learn from their experiences.

These are not easy tasks, but they are essential if the West is to build a more credible and effective policy on the Middle East.

The choice is clear. The West must choose a more credible policy on the Middle East.

And what about Human Rights?: The West's Policy on the Middle East Needs to Be Credible

by Wendy Liu

4.3 out of 5