‘US sees the Middle East as one long war — fuelled by oil and water’

Professor Toby C. Jones details America's long-term strategy in the Middle East.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Professor Toby C.
• Jones details America's long-term strategy in the Middle East.
• He highlights the critical link between oil wealth and water management in arid Gulf nations.
• Jones explains how oil profits fund desalination projects, addressing domestic political challenges.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Professor Toby C.
• Jones details America's long-term strategy in the Middle East.
• He highlights the critical link between oil wealth and water management in arid Gulf nations.
• Jones explains how oil profits fund desalination projects, addressing domestic political challenges.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Professor Toby C.
• Jones details America's long-term strategy in the Middle East.
• He highlights the critical link between oil wealth and water management in arid Gulf nations.