AMERICAN POLICIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST: CHOICES AND CONSTRAINTS,

The most probable development in U. S. policy over the next few years would seem to be a gradual lessening of concern with the Middle East and acceptance of the de facto situation, combined with a willingness to engage in modest aid programs, and perhaps a few larger efforts involving refugees or desalination, whatever the merits of this latter project. Formal treaties, massive military involvement, and active diplomacy all seem somewhat unlikely. Author