https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/09/someday-the-world-will-thank-bush-for-shaking-up-the-middle-east/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 05:31:27 -0400<![CDATA[In fact, the US may be stronger now in the region than it was when it was allying itself to oppressive regimes. It is obviously more popular with the youth who adopt US pop culture and dress. American soft power is possibly more effective than the old precarious balancing act to keep the Arab dictators in power. Post-colonial hang-ups about intervention seem to have dissipated with the Arab Spring.]]>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:20:16 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/09/someday-the-world-will-thank-bush-for-shaking-up-the-middle-east-n100001