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Conflicts of the Cold War emerged primarily due to ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union. The competition for global influence and power led to conflicts in regions such as Eastern Europe, Korea, Vietnam, and the Middle East. The arms race and the spread of nuclear weapons also heightened tensions between the two superpowers.
Conflicts between the Arabs and Israelis go back to biblical times. They have influenced the history of North Africa and the Middle East by having a constant state of conflict and unrest.
The Greater Middle East includes all of the countries of the Middle East plus North Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Cyprus, and parts of the Horn of Africa.
Probably from the Middle-East, and from the Middle-East to Africa.
To be honest , Vietnam is not Part of The Middle East. Vietnam is part of East and Southeast Asia.
The Middle East attracts the world's superpowers primarily due to its vast reserves of oil and natural gas, which are crucial for global energy needs. Additionally, the region's strategic geographical location serves as a critical crossroads for trade and military logistics. Political stability and influence in the Middle East can also significantly impact global markets and security dynamics, making it a focal point for international diplomacy and intervention. Lastly, ongoing conflicts and the presence of various extremist groups further draw the attention of superpowers seeking to protect their interests and maintain regional stability.
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Churchill wanted to maintain his influence and power that is why he was planning on dividing the Middle East after the Ottoman Empire was destroyed.
President Eisenhower gave a special message to the congress on the situation in the Middle East during the Suez War to prevent the Soviet Union's attempt to enter Egypt and become an influence. Egypt's president intended to play the US against the Soviet Union in order to build his military power base and influence the Middle East region. The Doctrine failed in a sense but Nasser's deteriorated relationship with the Soviets led the US to switch to policy of accommodation. Now the US has the military influence in the Middle East. Oil was also an influence for the US and its allies.
the term middle east means the middle of the east.
it is, obviously in the middle of the direction east.
North Africa has influence from Europe because the Europeans took it over (specifically the French, Spanish, Italians, and British). North Africa has influence from the Middle East because it is predominately Islam and it was also taken over by the Middle East as well.
To ensure that Middle Eastern leaders would continue supplying them with oil
Eastern Europe, Greece, Malaysia, The Middle East, Korea, Cuba, Tibet, Laos, Vietnam, Guatemala, The Congo, Angola, Somalia, Ethiopia, Grenada, Nicaragua, and El Salvador (chronological order)
To ensure that Middle Eastern leaders would continue supplying them with oil