Source: Common Dreams
by James Zogby
“While the US has a long history of signing treaties, making commitments, and then walking away from them (ask Native American tribes about this), this century’s record of American policy in the Middle East is something quite extraordinary. Dramatic policy shifts, broken treaties, promises made and forgotten, foolish wars fought without attention paid to the mess left for others, and the shattering of international law and conventions—all of these have done substantial damage to the region and to the trust that others have in the US. It’s convenient for Republicans and Democrats to point the finger at the ‘other side’ for America’s loss of standing and support in the world. In reality, there’s plenty of blame to be shared by all of this century’s administrations.” (08/24/26)
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/us-lost-trust-middle-east