By BY LARA JAKES U.S. https://ift.tt/2TXr7Sy U.S. influence began waning in the region over the past decade, as successive administrations turned toward fighting terrorism in the Middle East. New York Times United States Politics and Government, United States International Relations, Democracy (Theory and Philosophy), Embargoes and Sanctions, Immigration and Emigration, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Human Rights and Human Rights Violations, Politics and Government July 12, 2021 at 11:44PM