Blinken:
Almost all Middle
Eastern countries want US presence
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that
"almost the entire Middle East wants the United States in the region."
This came during the Minister's address to the annual World Economic
Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15-19, where the Minister continued
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In regions like the Middle East, where there
are profound and painful challenges
I hear from almost every country that they want the United States to be
present in the region, to be at the table, and to play an important and leading role."
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With a convoluted past, the question of US military outposts in
the Middle East is complicated and contentious. Examining a variety of
elements is necessary to comprehend their existence, the existing state of
affairs
and possible future developments.
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bases protected access to oil resources
and acted
as outposts against Soviet dominance.
Post-Cold War:
After the fall of the Soviet Union
attention turned to fighting terrorism
and advancing stability in the area.
Global War on Terror:
The attacks of 2001 resulted in a greater combat operations presence
especially in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Present:
The focus is now on fighting terrorist organizations
backing friends like Saudi Arabia and Israel, and thwarting Iranian aggression.
Permanent bases:
Huge establishments that house thousands of
soldiers and act as regional centers include Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base.
Forward Operational Bases (FOBs):
Transient outposts
frequently deployed for certain operations, nearer to combat areas.
Facilities for logistics and support:
Essential for replenishing soldiers and carrying out missions.
Some believe that security is essential to maintaining regional peace
and thwarting threats.
Sovereignty: Accused by some of violating the sovereignty of
the host country and inflaming anti-American sentiment.
Economic benefits: Bases give host nations
jobs and infrastructure investments.
Humanitarian considerations include the possibility of civilian casualties
and issues with access to justice in situations involving American forces.
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