He said both countries "have a common goal of peace, security and prosperity for the entire Middle East."

VOA: standard.2009.07.26

Middle east is emboiled into so many security issues that it's not obvious ... that it's ready to join you know...sort of ... and focused mainly on economic development.

中东历来安全问题,相当棘手,它似乎还没有准备好加入。,或是专注于经济发展。

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Soli Ozel of Istanbul's Bilgi University said the alliance, one of the most significant in the Middle East, stemmed from a recognition of mutual security interests.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

The peace institute's report says that the United States has often put its security interests ahead of its desire to see democracy spread throughout the Middle East.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

The credibility of our security guarantees to allies and to partners especially in the Middle East and East Asia depends on our ability to project power despite these threats."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

Mitchell's scheduled visit to Damascus was preceded by two trips there since March by Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman and White House National Security Council Middle East expert Daniel Shapiro.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09