Abstract
Television news does not help Americans understand the complexity of the problems the United States faces and may face in the future in the Middle East. Sectarian conflict where Sunni versus Shia or Sunni versus Sunni differences matter make it difficult for the United States to determine allies. A public that does not understand some of the basics of Middle Eastern sectarian conflict cannot be expected to show sustained support for any American involvement and can limit the range of policy options available to the United States. The United States Army by developing Field Manual 3-24 (published in 2006, adopted in 2009) showed a need to address sectarian issues as part of counter-insurgency warfare. The public, however, shows little understanding of sectarian issues and that can affect the development of American policy.
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