Comments by "Poisonelle Misty" (@PoisonelleMisty4311) on "How The U.S. Stole the Middle East" video.

  1. Global Governance: Several countries seek to shape global governance and institutions to reflect their interests and values. This includes playing a leading role in international organizations such as the United Nations, influencing global regulations and norms, and participating in international negotiations and agreements.
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  2. Geopolitical influence: The U.S. sees the Middle East as a crucial region to maintain its global influence and power. Having a strong presence in the region allows the U.S. to shape political dynamics, protect its allies, and counterbalance rival powers.
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  3. Energy Security: Given the importance of energy resources in the global economy, many countries have geopolitical interests related to energy security. This may involve securing access to oil and gas reserves, diversifying energy sources, ensuring stable global energy markets, and protecting energy infrastructure.
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  4. Geopolitical Competition: The Middle East has been a region of geopolitical importance due to its proximity to major global powers like Russia and China. The USA has sought to maintain its influence and prevent other powers from gaining dominance in the region.
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  5. Political influence and global power dynamics: The Middle East has strategic importance in terms of its geopolitical position and influence. The United States has sought to secure its interests, maintain its influence, and counterbalance other global powers in the region.
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  6. Ensuring access to oil: The Middle East holds significant oil reserves, and the U.S. seeks to maintain stable and secure access to this resource to meet its energy needs and support global economic stability.
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  7. The USA is like the big brother who thinks they know what's best for everyone, while the Middle East is like the rebellious teenager who just wants to do things their own way. It's a classic case of sibling rivalry on a global scale.
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  8. Containing Iran's influence: Iran is seen as a regional competitor of the United States and poses challenges to American interests. The U.S. seeks to counter Iran's regional influence, prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and address concerns related to Iran's support for proxies and its involvement in regional conflicts.
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  9. Geopolitical Interests: The Middle East has been a region of significant geopolitical interest for major powers due to its energy resources, influence on global politics, and historical conflicts. The United States has sought to protect its economic interests, maintain alliances, and exert its influence in the region, often leading to military actions in response to perceived threats or in pursuit of its strategic objectives.
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  10. Support for Israel: The United States has a longstanding strategic alliance with Israel, considering it a key ally in the region. It seeks to protect Israel's security and maintain its military edge over potential adversaries.
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