why do bitter feelings remain in the Middle East toward the US and the Soviet Union?
1. The two countries only got involved there for self interest and not the interest of the countries they were working with.
2. The western countries try to convert the Muslim countries to Christianity.
3. They stopped funding education programs and humanitarian efforts.
4. The two countries sold them broken arms and left them unable to defend themselves.
5. Both countries supported dictatorships and oppressive regimes in the region, leading to widespread human rights abuses and suffering among the population.
6. The US and Soviet Union's involvement in conflicts in the Middle East often worsened the situation and caused more violence and instability.
7. The countries' interventions in the Middle East have caused long-term political and social consequences that continue to impact the region.
8. The US and Soviet Union's support for Israel and Arab countries respectively has created deep-seated animosity and resentment among the people in the Middle East.
9. The presence of US and Soviet military bases in the region has fueled concerns about imperialism and foreign interference in local affairs.
10. Historical events such as the Iran-Contra affair and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan have further strained relations and bred mistrust.