Reevaluating Biden's Middle East Approach: Lessons from Jake Sullivan's Controversial Essay

The Biden administration's approach to the Middle East and Israel, as outlined by national security adviser Jake Sullivan, has come under scrutiny following the recent Hamas-Israel war. Despite the conflict revealing the limits of the administration's current foreign policy and the need for new thinking, Sullivan's essay in Foreign Affairs magazine shows that the administration's assumptions about the region have not fundamentally changed. The administration's focus on countering China and Russia has overshadowed its attention to the Middle East, leading to a lack of investment in policies that address the root causes of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The ongoing conflict and potential for a larger regional war highlight the need for a reassessment of the US relationship with Israel and a more comprehensive approach to achieving peace in the region.