The United States' engagement in the Middle East and its robust support for Israel have long been pivotal aspects of its foreign policy. This discussion seeks to explore the various factors driving these priorities by examining strategic interests such as regional stability, energy resources, and counterterrorism efforts, alongside historical alliances and shared democratic values. Understanding these motivations can provide valuable insights into the complexities of international relations and the ongoing dynamics in a region that remains geopolitically significant. Participants are encouraged to consider the historical context, current challenges, and future implications of U.S. policies in this strategically vital part of the world.
لان. الشرق. الأوسط هو اهم مناطق الامن القومي الامريكي لضمان. امن الطاقه. وضمان امن الخلفاء واسائيل اهمه لانها تعده الحليف الموثىق بالنسبه لها ووجود إسرائيل مرتبط بالوجود الاتمركي والعكس صحيح
The United States and Israel are more than allies, are tied together by internal politics, too, especially along the Republican lines. Benjamin Netanyahu has a strong internal influence into the working of the GOP and Israeli diaspora has the power to influece the results of US and especially GOP primaries on different levels. For the US, Israel is the only real long term regional reference, so it will always prioritize the protection of its military dominance.
Israel is a key ally for the United States in the Middle East. In agreement with Luka's comment, the significant involvement of the Jewish Diaspora in U.S. domestic politics enhances the United States' influence in the region.
تُعطي الولايات المتحدة أولوية لحماية إسرائيل بسبب تحالف تاريخي قوي يقوم على المصالح الاستراتيجية المشتركة، كالأمن الإقليمي ومواجهة النفوذ الإيراني. تعتبر إسرائيل شريكًا ديمقراطيًا ثابتًا في منطقة مضطربة، وتساعد في حفظ التوازن الإقليمي. كما أن اللوبي الإسرائيلي في أمريكا يلعب دورًا مؤثرًا في صنع السياسات. وتُعد إسرائيل أيضًا نقطة ارتكاز استراتيجية لتوسيع النفوذ الأمريكي دون تدخل مباشر دائم.
"A Clean Break: A New Strategy for Securing the Realm" is a 1996 policy document produced by a study group led by Richard Perle for the Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies in Israel, offering policy recommendations to bolster Israeli national security. How do you evaluate this document?
تُعد وثيقة "انطلاقة جديدة: استراتيجية جديدة لتأمين المملكة" (1996) تعبيرًا صريحًا عن تحول الفكر الاستراتيجي الإسرائيلي نحو مقاربة هجومية لإعادة تشكيل البيئة الإقليمية، بعيدًا عن التسويات التقليدية. فقد أوصت بإعادة النظر في اتفاقيات أوسلو، وتبنّت سياسة تفكيك مراكز القوى الإقليمية – لا سيما العراق وسوريا – من خلال استخدام أدوات سياسية وعسكرية. كما كشفت عن التداخل العميق بين النخبة السياسية الإسرائيلية والمحافظين الجدد في الولايات المتحدة، حيث أثّرت لاحقًا في ملامح السياسة الأمريكية في الشرق الأوسط، لا سيما غزو العراق 2003. ورغم طابعها الإيديولوجي الذي يدّعي حماية الأمن القومي الإسرائيلي، فقد أفرزت تداعيات فوضوية إقليمية، وأثارت انتقادات أخلاقية وعملية واسعة، ما يجعلها نموذجًا مركزيًا لدراسة سياسات التفوق الاستراتيجي في الشرق الأوسط في عصر ما بعد الحرب الباردة.
From an academic perspective: The claim that there is a balance between the United States' tendency to aid, support, and back Israel, and its historical interests in the Middle East, is inaccurate, because the Zionist lobby in America is so powerful that it places Israel's interests above American interests. Even if there were a balance, when this balance conflicts with Israel's interests, American behavior, according to our observations, will lean toward Israel's interests, regardless of maintaining the balance mentioned in the researcher's question. The two simplest pieces of evidence for this are: First, the damage to America's reputation and lack of credibility worldwide over the past two years due to unlimited American support for Israel, which is responsible for Israel's shameful and inhumane behavior in Gaza, to the point that talk of human rights and international humanitarian law has become mere legal terms with no meaning or application on the ground. The second proof: The stability of treaties and agreements between countries falls within the context of respecting common interests and maintaining friendly relations between societies. However, America's withdrawal from these agreements and treaties (such as the International Criminal Court agreement due to the court's position on certain individuals in Israel) would upset the aforementioned balance and make America an unreliable partner in the Middle East and the world.
It is difficult to affirm the existence of a genuine balance between the United States’ support for Israel and the preservation of its own interests in the Middle East, as the Zionist lobby exerts significant influence over American decision-making. This influence often leads to prioritizing Israeli considerations over direct American interests. When a conflict of interest arises, the United States tends to side with Israel, revealing a clear imbalance in the supposed equation. Thus, this "balance" appears to be more of a political assertion than a strategic reality.
Samar Farha U.S. support for Israel and its engagement in the Middle East can be traced back to the post–World War II era, when the global order was reshaped and the United States began to take a more active leadership role in international affairs. In 1948, the U.S. became the first country to recognize the State of Israel, reflecting a mix of strategic interests, Cold War calculations, and humanitarian concerns following the Holocaust.
Over time, Washington has shown consistent commitment to key alliances—particularly when they align with national interests. Foreign policy has also historically been an area where the executive branch wields considerable influence, often more than Congress, through tools like executive agreements, military aid packages, and diplomatic recognition.
Most presidents have upheld longstanding alliances and defense commitments when they serve U.S. strategic goals. In the case of Israel, shared security interests, regional influence, and domestic political considerations have cemented it as a core U.S. partner in the Middle East.
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