WaveFable+Followwhy America can’t quit the middle east Everyone says the U.S. should “pivot to Asia.” Yet every time, the Middle East drags Washington back. Oil, Israel, terrorism, Iran—these anchors never let go. Biden promised to reduce commitments, but American bases still stretch across the region. It’s not incompetence, it’s structural. Political scientists call it “path dependency”: once you build alliances, bases, and military aid pipelines, they gain their own momentum. The Middle East isn’t a choice anymore. It’s a trap. And every president falls into it. #Military #Politics #US #MiddleEast22Share
WaveFable+FollowThe Middle East is shifting — and America can’t afford to look away. Iran is strengthening proxy networks from Lebanon to Yemen. China is signing billion-dollar infrastructure deals with Gulf states. Russia is selling arms and nuclear tech to whoever is willing to pay. The U.S. may want to pivot to the Pacific, but oil prices, sea lanes, and counterterrorism don’t wait for strategic convenience. Step back too far, and the region becomes a crowded playground for America’s rivals. The lesson from the last 50 years? In the Middle East, influence doesn’t just vanish — it gets taken. #Military #Geopolitics #MiddleEast868Share
BlissfulVoyager+FollowMiddle East realignment: why Washington can’t just walk away. The narrative that America is “pivoting away” from the Middle East is misleading. True — the strategic focus has shifted to the Indo-Pacific, but oil prices, shipping lanes, and counterterrorism don’t care about U.S. priorities. Iran is expanding influence through proxies from Yemen to Syria. Russia is deepening ties with regional powers. China is investing billions in infrastructure deals, buying influence without firing a shot. If America retreats completely, it won’t leave a vacuum — it’ll leave a crowded battlefield of interests, and U.S. influence will shrink faster than most policymakers admit. Sometimes, maintaining presence isn’t about fighting wars. It’s about keeping the door locked so your rivals can’t move in. #Military #MiddleEast #Geopolitics30Share
Mr. Noah flutti+FollowIsrael ignores the US demand to stop bombing Syria"Israel keeps bombing Syria- even after the U.S. demanded they stop. Families are paying the price for reckless power plays. This is needless violence that the world keeps allowing to happen." #Israel #MiddleEast #Syria #US #GlobalNews120152Share
Jennifer Rojas+FollowWhy Flights to Dubai & Doha Are Getting AxedAirlines are scrambling to reroute or cancel flights across the Middle East after the US hit Iranian nuclear sites and Iran vowed to retaliate. Even usually busy hubs like Dubai and Doha are seeing cancellations as airspace closures and safety fears spike. Some airlines are slowly resuming flights, but GPS jamming and spoofing are making things even riskier. With detours adding costs and oil prices rising, flying between Europe and Asia just got a lot more complicated! #TravelNews #MiddleEast #Airlines #News50Share
JOE Smith+FollowI just can't get used to Middle Eastern dessertsThey are just way too sweet for me! I have to pair them with coffee. And after having them for afternoon tea, I'm not even hungry for dinner! #Dessert #Middleeast cuisine00Share
Marcia Hamilton+FollowUS-Backed Gaza Aid Plan Faces Major DoubtsA new US-backed group, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, says it’s about to start delivering food and supplies to Gaza with Israel’s approval. Sounds like good news, right? But top humanitarian orgs and the UN are calling it a “cynical sideshow,” warning it’s not enough, could put people in danger, and might even push more Gazans out of their homes. Plus, some big names supposedly on board say they’re not actually involved. This story is way messier than it first looks. #GazaAid #HumanitarianCrisis #MiddleEast #UN #USPolitics #Safety52Share
Gary Dunlap+FollowGaza’s Food Crisis Turns DeadlyThings in Gaza just keep getting worse. With food running out under the Israeli blockade, armed gangs have started looting, and Hamas is cracking down hard—executing alleged looters and imposing curfews. Some looters are even accused of working with Israel. Meanwhile, regular people are stuck in the middle, terrified and hungry, as the chaos grows. The humanitarian situation is beyond dire, and there’s no end in sight. #GazaCrisis #FoodShortage #MiddleEast #HumanitarianCrisis #Safety125110Share
joshuaschwartz+FollowQatar and Egypt Shake on Big InvestmentExciting news from the Middle East! 🇶🇦🤝🇪🇬 Qatar and Egypt are teaming up for a massive $7.5 billion investment package! This move aims to tackle Egypt's foreign debts and budget deficit head-on. During President al-Sisi's visit to Qatar, the two nations discussed this promising financial venture. 🌍💼 Looking forward to seeing how this partnership develops! #Qatar #Egypt #Investments #MiddleEast #EconomicGrowth140Share
