During the Cold War, America's approach to the Middle East was to foster stability in order to prevent the spread of Soviet influence, ensure the supply of oil, and provide security for Israel. The American strategy was management through autocratic leaders, and a "don't rock the boat" approach.
冷战时期，美国的中东策略是促进地区稳定，防止苏联影响的进一步蔓延，及确保石油供应和以色列的安全。美国的战略是靠独裁领袖实现统治，始终抱着一种"维持现状"的态度。