Is There Any Such Thing as Progressive U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East?

After nearly four years, Obama’s Mideast policy fails to resemblance initial expectations of a more progressive U.S. foreign policy. Worryingly, but unsurprisingly, many progressives seem unconcerned.

by Maryam Jamshidi

At the start of his presidency, Barack Obama raised expectations for a more progressive U.S. foreign policy. Many were sure his approach would break ranks with the Bush Administration. Some even hoped he would set a new course for U.S. relations with the Arab and Muslim world.

Nearly four years later, Obama’s Mideast foreign policy bears little resemblance to these expectations. Sadly, many progressives seem unconcerned, a worrying but unsurprising trend.