Recent developments in Syria, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and Trump’s recent trip to the Gulf countries remind us of the strategic importance of the Middle East for Western political decision-makers. Despite a growing debate in the West, particularly in the United States, regarding a potential downscaling of commitment in the region in favor of areas like the Indo-Pacific, a real disengagement still appears far from realization. This dynamic is particularly relevant for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), which prioritizes the territorial defense of Europe but cannot afford to ignore the Middle East.