This paper aims at ascertaining the fundamental determinant of United States’ foreign policy towards the Middle East. Utilizing John Hobson’s Economic Theory of Imperialism; Secondary sources of information gathering as well as Content Analysis, the paper reveals that contrary to U.S. orchestrated ‘Democratization Mission’ and the likes, the quest to ensure steady access to the supply of her highly needed Oil (Petroleum) and at favourable price, is the main determinant of America’s actions and inactions in the Oil-rich Middle East region. It recommends among others, that the people of Middle East countries should carry their destiny in their own hands instead of succumbing to the prevailing America’s national interest (Oil) driven interventions in their politico-economic affairs which merely engenders neo-colonial condition favourable to the U.S. oil interest in the region.

This paper aims at ascertaining the fundamental determinant of United States’ foreign policy towards the Middle East. Utilizing John Hobson’s Economic Theory of Imperialism; Secondary sources of information gathering as well as Content Analysis, the paper reveals that contrary to U.S. orchestrate...