The U.S.' Return To Its "Denial Oil" Strategy Is Critical

Amidst the growing influence of American rivals in the Middle East, the United States appears to be reassessing its ties with regional allies just as it nears completion of its pullout policy from the region. President Biden's administration has initiated a re-evaluation of U.S. policy toward the Middle East, despite recent attacks on American sites in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan aiming to compel a full withdrawal of American forces.

While returning to the Middle East presents challenges for the United States, a region that has profoundly shaped American…