Nevertheless, while an American withdrawal from the Middle East seems highly unlikely, US exposure to the region will indeed decline; as that happens, America’s role there will probably become more subdued – and perhaps more cynical. Its involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will likely be limited to maintaining the status quo rather than seeking a comprehensive settlement.
尽管如此，虽然美国不太可能撤出中东，但美国在该地区的暴露毫无疑问将有所降低；随着这一趋势，美国在中东的作用可能也会与日具减，日益受制。其对以色列-巴勒斯坦冲突的干涉可能将局限于维持现状，而不再寻求全面解决。