Middle East and U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States has long term national interests and vital engagements across the Arab World and with Israel and Iran. This page includes key links and resources exploring those Middle Eastern relationships as well as the role of U.S. foreign policy in various regional issues and organizations including the Arab League, Organization of Ismalic States, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, and more.
The US-Egyptian Relationship
Background on the US-Egypt Relationship from Keith Porter - your About Guide to US Foreign Policy
Background on the US-Egypt Relationship from Keith Porter - your About Guide to US Foreign Policy
The US-Iranian Relationship
Background on the US-Iran Relationship from Keith Porter - your About Guide to US Foreign Policy
Background on the US-Iran Relationship from Keith Porter - your About Guide to US Foreign Policy
Timeline of U.S.-Iranian Relations
A look at the US-Iranian relationship from 1953 to the present including the overthrow of the Shah, the U.S. hostage crisis, the Iran-Contra affair and more, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
A look at the US-Iranian relationship from 1953 to the present including the overthrow of the Shah, the U.S. hostage crisis, the Iran-Contra affair and more, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
Timeline of U.S.-Iranian Relations
A look at the US-Iranian relationship from 1953 to the present including the overthrow of the Shah, the U.S. hostage crisis, the Iran-Contra affair and more, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
A look at the US-Iranian relationship from 1953 to the present including the overthrow of the Shah, the U.S. hostage crisis, the Iran-Contra affair and more, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
The US-Israeli Relationship
Background on the US-Israel Relationship from Keith Porter - your About Guide to US Foreign Policy
Background on the US-Israel Relationship from Keith Porter - your About Guide to US Foreign Policy
Timeline of U.S.-Israeli Relations
A look at the US-Israeli relationship from 1922 to present, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
A look at the US-Israeli relationship from 1922 to present, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
The US-Syrian Relationship
Background on the US-Syria Relationship from Keith Porter - your About Guide to US Foreign Policy
Background on the US-Syria Relationship from Keith Porter - your About Guide to US Foreign Policy
The U.S. and the Middle East Since 1945
Pierre Tristam, the About Guide to the Middle East, offers this overview of American policy toward the region starting from the Truman Administration.
Pierre Tristam, the About Guide to the Middle East, offers this overview of American policy toward the region starting from the Truman Administration.
The Persian Gulf
A profile of the Persian Gulf, a region with great geo-strategic significance in U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
A profile of the Persian Gulf, a region with great geo-strategic significance in U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
2008 Candidates on Democracy Promotion in the Arab World
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on how best to promote democracy in the Arab World.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on how best to promote democracy in the Arab World.
MuzzleWatch
Sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace, this site tracks efforts to stifle open debate about U.S.-Israeli foreign policy.
Sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace, this site tracks efforts to stifle open debate about U.S.-Israeli foreign policy.
Amazing Growth of Pan-Arab Satellite Television Draws Attention
Hundreds of free pan-Arab satellite television stations are having a major impact on the Middle East. Governments, including the United States, have no choice but to respond. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy explains.
Hundreds of free pan-Arab satellite television stations are having a major impact on the Middle East. Governments, including the United States, have no choice but to respond. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy explains.
Who Holds the Power in Iran?
This handy organizational chart explains the distribution of political power in Iran among elected and unelected bodies. Click on any of the institutions listed to learn more.
This handy organizational chart explains the distribution of political power in Iran among elected and unelected bodies. Click on any of the institutions listed to learn more.
Middle East Peace
This is the main U.S State Department site covering all major developments in America's role in the Middle East peace process.
This is the main U.S State Department site covering all major developments in America's role in the Middle East peace process.
Middle East Partnership Initiative
This project of the U.S State Department represents America's best efforts to promote democracy, economic development, civil society, and open media in the Middle East.
This project of the U.S State Department represents America's best efforts to promote democracy, economic development, civil society, and open media in the Middle East.
The League of Arab States
The Arab League is the leading regional organization of states. Twenty-two nations are members.
The Arab League is the leading regional organization of states. Twenty-two nations are members.
Security in an Era of Open Arab Media
This Web documentary, including public radio material, examines the political and social impact of hundreds of free and mostly independent, Arabic language satellite television channels serving the Middle East. Al Jazeera and many other competing outlets are considered.
This Web documentary, including public radio material, examines the political and social impact of hundreds of free and mostly independent, Arabic language satellite television channels serving the Middle East. Al Jazeera and many other competing outlets are considered.
Hamas and Fatah Split Palestine
The split in Palestine opens up new challenges and new opportunities for U.S. foreign policy, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
The split in Palestine opens up new challenges and new opportunities for U.S. foreign policy, from Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy