US Foreign Policy and the Middle East The Struggle for Peace Carrie McDonough Senior Capstone Political Science

History of Involvement Palestine War of 1948 Palestine War of 1948 Sinai Campaign and Suez Crisis of 1956 Sinai Campaign and Suez Crisis of 1956 Six Day War of 1967 Six Day War of 1967 October War of 1973 October War of 1973 Lebanese Tragedy Lebanese Tragedy Camp David Accords Camp David Accords Palestinian Uprising Palestinian Uprising

Historical Interests Containment of USSR Containment of USSR Access to Oil Access to Oil Israel’s Security Israel’s Security Regional Stability Regional Stability

Future Interests Access to oil at stable prices Access to oil at stable prices –Primary energy source –Economic security for US –Global economic stability

Future Interests Promote respect for human rights and accountable, participatory government Promote respect for human rights and accountable, participatory government –Support accountable governments with respect to the will of the people –Support human rights advances –Support for the rule of law

Future Interests Regional Stability Regional Stability –Support for friendly states –Reduce transnational threats –Working for regional peace and cross-cultural understanding –Regional economic development

Future Interests Security of Israel Security of Israel –Recognition of domestic interest in Israel

US National Objectives in the Peace Process Multilateral Approach Multilateral Approach Suspension of Violence Suspension of Violence Establishment of Palestinian State Establishment of Palestinian State Economic Integration Economic Integration

Multilateral Approach No tolerance of terrorism No tolerance of terrorism Multilateral enforcement Multilateral enforcement Multilateral Task Force Multilateral Task Force Economic Aid Economic Aid Sanctions Sanctions

US Resources In Peace Process Diplomatic Relationships Diplomatic Relationships Economic Incentives Economic Incentives Sanctions Sanctions Military Military

Achieving Goals Proceed cautiously Proceed cautiously Look for open opportunities Look for open opportunities Regain credibility Regain credibility Neutral approach Neutral approach Economic and trade incentives Economic and trade incentives Education Education