Why the US can't just leave the Middle East
In recent years, Washington has increasingly shifted its strategic focus toward China and the Indo-Pacific. But tensions with Iran have made one thing clear: a
In recent years, Washington has increasingly shifted its strategic focus toward China and the Indo-Pacific. But tensions with Iran have made one thing clear: a complete US withdrawal from the Middle East is not realistic.
DW speaks with Kristina Kausch from the German Marshall Fund of the United States, who shares her insights. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:47 Kristina Kausch: Why the Middle East keeps pulling the US back
01:55 Iranâs deterrence remains intact 03:27 The US canât be everywhere at once 05:20 Americaâs distraction gives China more time 07:07 China faces a âmixed bagâ in the Iran conflict 08:12 Iran war
deepens doubts about US leadership 10:51 Is Washington learning from Iran? For more news go to Follow DW on social media âș âșTikTok âș âș FĂŒr Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe