The Russian-Ukrainian war has added a new dimension to international relations over the past three decades, especially after the end of the Cold War and the disintegration of the Soviet Union, as is evident in the extent of the entanglements and overlaps that include many international issues and files, whether they are in direct or indirect contact with the sub-regions, most notably the Middle East region. This situation has prompted many to talk about the possibility of reproducing the “Cold War era”, the most prominent manifestations of which are the increase in “military mobilizations” and the adoption of a policy of “flexible alliances”, and strategies of “deterring opponents” in addition to a state of “political and diplomatic deadlock” in resolving the crisis, as well as the “international division” into two axes, each of which seeks to achieve the greatest possible benefit from the current crises. Moreover, the developments witnessed by the twenty-first century in all its political, economic, social and cultural aspects have placed the Middle East region at the forefront of global strategies, thanks to the region’s wealth, resources, and wealth and energy sources. The region has become the focus of attention and competition of global power, and accordingly, the need arose for the United States of America to change its strategies towards the Middle East region because of the variables, especially the Russian Ukrainian war.
Dr Mazen Khalil Ibrahim (Tue,) studied this question.