Middle East in Transition - Lesson 1 - US Interests in the Middle East

U.S. Interests in the Middle East Global and Cultural Studies AF JROTC Lt Col McGrain

Background Reading ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Some Definitions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Regional Stability and Geostrategic Concerns ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Ayatollah Khomeini’s Islamic Revolution ,[object Object],[object Object],Effectively destroyed the Twin Pillar strategy Iranian Hostage Crisis

Operation Eagle Claw "A few days ago the President made a very courageous decision as he ordered us to execute the rescue operation as we tried to free our Americans held hostage in Teheran. It was not a risk-free operation-there is no such thing as a risk-free operation..... we all shared considerable disappointment that we were not successful. But let's not be despondent about that. Our job is now to remain alert, to look for those opportunities, times when we can bring our Americans out. Our job is to stay ready." Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, Chief of Naval Operations, in a video message to USS Nimitz, USS Texas and USS California during their transit home from the Indian Ocean.

The Carter Doctrine ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Following the overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979, Diego Garcia saw the most dramatic build-up of any location since the Vietnam War era. In 1986, Diego Garcia became fully operational with the completion of a $500 million construction program.

Iran – Iraq War ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Collapse of the Soviet Union ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Israel ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Reasons Why ,[object Object],[object Object]

Reasons Why ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],1967 War

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Preventing the Spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction ,[object Object],[object Object]

Human Rights and Justice Issues

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