Question

Which most accurately describes the impact that the collapse of the Soviet Union had on the Middle East?

The Soviet collapse led to an economic upturn in the Middle East that resulted in the rise of nationalism in the region.
The Soviet collapse extended the influence of democracy with free elections throughout the Middle East.
The Soviet collapse allowed the United States to gain control of natural resources in the Middle East.
The Soviet collapse caused governments like Iraq and Iran to behave more erratically.

Answer 1

D. The Soviet collapse caused governments like Iraq and Iran to behave more erratically.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The correct answer is D) The Soviet collapse caused governments like Iraq and Iran to behave more erratically.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the cold war period both Iran and Iraq were closely aligned with the Soviet Union. In Iraq, the Ba'ath Party had swept to power and was based on socialist and secular values.

In Iran, the Islamic revolution had brought into power, men who were against American influence in the region.

Being close to the Soviet Union provided them with significant support in terms of trade, economics and military support. However, with the fall of the Soviet Union, this support almost evaporated overnight.

After this, the international relations of these countries became even more difficult and they began to behave erratically.