The question is, why does the U.S. need an ally in the Middle East? As oil becomes less and less strategically significant, and the Middle East region dries up

The question is, why does the U.S. need an ally in the Middle East? As oil becomes less and less strategically significant, and the Middle East region dries up [1], it will become less and less important. Do we desperately need an ally in Central Africa? [1] http://www.climatecentral.org/news/middle-east-future-heat-humidity-19599 http://www.climatecentral.org/news/middle-east-future-heat-h...