The factors that shaped US foreign policy in the Middle East during George H.W. Bush were based on and primarily driven by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The Sept. 11 attacks sparked an aggressive administration by President Bush, which established that efforts to eliminate any terrorist cell implemented by Osama bin Laden's leadership would be spared, even if it promoted strong attacks on Afghanistan. This attitude has spawned a number of violent conflicts (such as the invasion of Iraq that has led to much destruction and death of innocents) and has harmed many Muslims around the world.
Although combating terrorism is necessary, Bush's approach was very violent and affected people who were not involved in terrorism, in addition to stimulating a series of prejudices against Muslims and people from the Middle East, so I do not agree with the Bush administration, in parts.
<span>The Reagan administration was
involved in covert arms sales to Iran in order to provide funds to Contra
rebels in Nicaragua that were fighting to overthrow their socialist government
which results in Iran-contra affair resulting to resignation or conviction of
the several members of the administration.</span>
