Reimagining the Middle East: A Call for Change
By Dr. M. Reza Behnam
The United States’ stronghold over the Middle East, maintained through alliances with authoritarian regimes and its unwavering support for Israel, has perpetuated a cycle of oppression and violence in the region. As Dr. M. Reza Behnam argues, true transformation can only occur if the US departs, Zionism ends, and Palestinians reclaim a free Palestine.
In his powerful commentary, Dr. Behnam reveals the historical roots of US intervention in the Middle East, from the overthrow of Iranian prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh to the present day. He highlights how the US’s pursuit of dominance has led to wars, destabilization, and the suppression of liberation movements.
By examining the impact of policies such as the Eisenhower Doctrine and the recent Abraham Accords, Dr. Behnam offers a critical analysis of the strategies employed to maintain American hegemony in the region. He underscores the need for a fundamental shift away from militarization and occupation towards a future rooted in justice and self-determination.
As the winds of change sweep through the Middle East, Dr. Behnam’s call for the end of US imperialism and the liberation of Palestine resonates as a roadmap for a more equitable and peaceful future in the region.
– Dr. M. Reza Behnam is a political scientist specializing in the history, politics and governments of the Middle East. He contributed this article to The Palestine Chronicle.