Not going to fix itself: Why the U.S. should reengage in a troubled Middle East (Ian Merritt, Brookings)

With the Middle East experiencing historic instability at the moment, many in Washington are debating the role that the United States should play in the region. Should it continue with limited engagement (such as narrowly focusing on critical national security concerns like counterterrorism), disengage from the seemingly intractable region, or return to a central leadership position?

http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/markaz/posts/2016/03/11-security-in-middle-east-report-merritt