George HW Bush and the ‘American era’ in the Middle East

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George HW Bush and the ‘American era’ in the Middle East
(Asia Times staff)
Depending on who one talks to in the Arab world, Bush is either hailed as a brave visionary or written off as a war criminal
By Sami Moubayed December 3, 2018 5:31 PM (UTC+8)


In October 1990, when the United States and the Soviet Union co-chaired the Madrid Peace talks between Arabs and Israelis, the two bitter enemies sat across from each other for the first time since the 1948 creation of Israel.

Secretary of State James Baker did the shuttle diplomacy and took ultimate credit for the historic event, famous for its political significance and the high drama that unfolded during its opening session.

A landmark achievement for the United States, it marked the start of the so-called “American Era in the Middle East.” It was also the beginning of the end of Russian influence in the region. Two months later, the USSR was dissolved.

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