Renewing U.S. Security Policy in the Middle East

Based on a changed security context in the Middle East, the authors argue for a new, proactive U.S. role in the region, rebalancing use of civilian and military tools. This approach accounts for a broad array of U.S. security interests and involves nonmilitary and military measures for both protecting those interests and reducing conflict in the region. Completed before Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the report has not been revised.