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Why the US-Israel Alliance is Fracturing
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Does Donald Trump’s tirade to Benjamin Netanyahu signal the fracture of the historic alliance between the United States and Israel? On this episode of Talking Geopolitics, GPF Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the evolution of US-Israeli relations, their diverging interests in the Middle East, and how Israel’s strategic burden spells trouble for regional accommodation. Also: Netanyahu’s political future. Learn more about GeoEconomic Lens and access the first issue for free at https://geopoliticalfutures.com/lens/introducing-lens/. Learn more about GPF and subscribe to our free newsletter at http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com/gpf-newsletter. 0:00 US-Israel Relations Explained: Historical Roots and Alliance 2:23 The Cold War and America's Support for Israel 5:38 Why US and Israeli Interests Are Starting to Diverge 9:39 Trump vs. Netanyahu? Examining Recent Tensions 12:06 Israel's Security Strategy After October 7 15:39 Buffer Zones, Border Defense, and Regional Security 18:26 Israeli Elections and the Rise of Non-State Actors 21:28 Can Hamas, Hezbollah, and Militias Be Contained? 26:42 America's Future Role in the Middle East 30:19 US Foreign Policy, Israel, and the Path Forward
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