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Current US Foreign Policy In The Middle East Influences Others

By Andrea Davidson


The reason behind the new meetings between Israel and Palestine can be attributed to the efforts of John Kerry, Secretary of State. He made six trips to the area. Arab nations in the area are affected by the current US foreign policy in the Middle East. It has been three years since the previous meetings between Jewish leaders and Palestinian leaders. The first of the new meetings was in Washington.

The US is known to be the major world power. As such, it has an influence on the decisions and policies of other countries. Although every country claims to want peace, in some, their actions belie that statement. Kerry had a monumental task, that of bringing the Arab leader and the Jewish leader to the same bargaining table after a three year hiatus.

President Obama phoned Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, to thank each of them personally for once again opening negotiations between the two governments. He met in person with them prior to the phone call. Further discussions are planned between the two. They are to meet over a nine-month period. Future meetings will take place either in Israel or Palestine.

The leaders agreeing to reopen negotiations are Mahmoud Abbas, who has been President of the National Palestinian Authority since 2004. The respected statesman was made President of the State of Palestine in 2008.

Israeli Prime Minister holds a number of responsible positions in his country. That is in addition to being President. He is Foreign Affairs Minister, Chairman of the Likud party and Minister of Public Diplomacy.

President Shimon Peres, Israeli head of state, is now 90 years old. He has been an influential force for his country over the past 65 years, living through wars and other peace negotiations. He was not present at the recent meeting.

World corporations depend on the US to set standards that are beneficial to all. The other diplomats that John Kerry carries on diplomatic relations with are usually called by the title of foreign minister. It is however, the equivalent to the title Kerry holds, which is Secretary of State. In the event that a disagreement between Kerry and President Obama regarding diplomatic relations, President Obama will make final decisions.

Officially, the foreign policy in the US is to promote a prosperous and safe democratic nation for the benefit of all Americans. With a $15 trillion economy and a $711 billion defense budget, it is no wonder the US has the status of being the strongest influence in world politics. An additional intent of the US government is to benefit the international economy.

There is a committee that is responsible for putting controls on exports. It is the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Much attention is also paid to those countries who advance nuclear technology. It is also important job to make decisions on which countries to give financial assistance to. There is often hot debate on recipients and amounts of foreign aid.

There are many facets to be addressed concerning current US foreign policy in the Middle East. John Kerry, the current Secretary of State, seems to have contributed to one concern, that is peace talks between Palestine and Israel.




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