Eisenhower and the middle east

Why was Dulles so keen on having allies in the middle east?

He wanted a ring of US allies surrounding Russia to pressure them.

Who was Mossadegh and what happened to him?

He was the democratically elected, left leaning leader of Iran who nationalized their oil industry. In response to this, Dulles approved a CIA plot to have him deposed in 1953.

What was CENTO, when was it established (YEAR) and why did it fail?

in 1955, Dulles established CENTO to act as NATO for the middle east. However, in 1958 after the Iraqi monarchy was overthrown Iraq became soviet allies and so CENTO collapsed.

Summarize the Suez crisis (3, MONTH+YEAR)

JULY 1956: Nasser nationalizes the Suez for Egypt. Britain and France are displeased with this so they make a deal with Israel that Israel would attack Egypt to get the canal back

European powers call for a ceasefire but Israel continues attacking, bombing Cairo under the guise of forcing peace. They had so much confidence as they were convinced they would have US support but Eisenhower did not want to publicly support imperialism so he financially pressured Britain and France into a humiliating withdrawal.

This incident mixed with Hungary caused the Eisenhower doctrine to be established which congress pledged $200 million to

Who replaced Mossadegh and what does this illustrate about later administrations?

An incredibly repressive Shah who was upheld by the US as he agreed to give them 40% of all Iranian oil. This shows signs of realpolitik that would come to a head under Nixon and operation Condor.