# A Historical Look-back on U.S.-Middle East Relations

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Podcast: [The Decision Advantage](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-decision-advantage-4531)
Published: 2025-12-29T18:22:30+00:00
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## Resource

For this special episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl provides a brief, but substantive historical overview of U.S. involvement in the Middle East over the past 200 years. Register here to receive a complimentary subscription to RiskBook, our curated email digest with the latest risk news and analysis, delivered every weekday morning. RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

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