Not sure but i think the second one
Answer:
Western Bloc
Explanation:
Just as other theaters of global two-superpower rivalry, the Middle East was a scenario of the Cold War. The United States and West Europe competed over influence and interests with the Soviet Union and its bloc. In the Middle East, America´s closest ally has always been Israel. Among the Arabic states, Saudi Arabia - the world´s largest oil producer - was and still is a relevant American ally.
18th century is when it began
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