The following events are developments in the Middle East that affected United States foreign policy during George H.W. Bush’s administration. Place them in the order in which they occurred, with the earliest on top.

1. Operation Desert Shield is launched in response to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq.

2. Operation Desert Storm begins with a massive air and ground offensive against Iraq.
3. The Madrid Conference is held to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and promote peace in the region.
4. The Oslo Accords are signed between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), setting the stage for future negotiations.