Unfortunately, the analysis forgets that for the past four decades, CEOs have waged a relentless political war against trade unions, minimum wages, labor market regulation and public sector programs.
The Gulf states get leverage on American politics through their close ties to the US oil and defense industries, who, even after seven years of Democratic Party control of the Energy and Defense Departments, still contribute more to Republican candidates.
There isn't a "national interest". Taking sides in the Middle East’s political and religious civil wars has undercut our credibility. Our role as collaborator in the Palestinian oppression is a major source of anti-Americanism in the Muslim world.
