The Middle East has a deep and complex history. This region has seen many conflicts over time, often fueled by a mix of religious, territorial, and cultural disputes. These age-old conflicts have evolved through the centuries, influenced by the rise and fall of empires and the ongoing clash of ideologies.
The U.S. involvement in the Middle East has varied over the decades. Initially, the interest was primarily in oil and strategic alliances, but over time, the focus has shifted towards promoting stability and countering terrorism. The U.S. has sometimes been drawn into military actions, but these have often been controversial both at home and abroad.
Given the historical complexity and the entrenched nature of conflicts in the region, many, including myself, argue that the U.S. should prioritize a humanitarian role in the Middle East conflicts. By focusing on humanitarian aid and support for peaceful resolutions only, the U.S. can help address the immediate needs of the people affected by conflicts without becoming embroiled in the deeper ideological battles.
In this context, maintaining a vigilant but non-interventionist stance could be wise. Watching and being alert allows the U.S. to respond to crises without getting deeply involved in conflicts that have centuries-old roots and complex, often intractable ideological dimensions. This approach also respects the sovereignty of Middle Eastern countries and acknowledges the limits of outside influence in resolving deep-seated regional issues.
As to the WW3 equation. Overall, it is unlikely to benefit the U.S. or anyone for that matter, and most strategies should focus on prevention and peaceful resolution and not weaponizing regions or providing money to weaponize. There are circumstances where direct involvement may become necessary, but I won't even begin to pretend to know when that should or would be. There are far more professional minds better equipped to deal with such scenarios than my little ole pea brain. So, I hold a stand down and provide humanitarian aid only stance for the time being and WW3 does not even show up on my radar yet.