Language:
English
Year of publication:
2023
Titel der Quelle:
Israel Affairs
Angaben zur Quelle:
29,3 (2023) 473-491
Keywords:
Jews Case studies Attitudes toward Israel
;
Arab-Israeli conflict Influence
;
Israel Foreign relations
;
United States Foreign relations
Abstract:
This article examines American Israeli relations since the establishment of the state in 1948 to the present. It presents a combination of historical and theoretical analysis. It uses the concept of ‘special relationship’ to analyse major issues in the evolution of bilateral relations including US support for Israel’s independence, Arab-Israeli wars, Palestinian terrorism, mediation, peace agreements, foreign aid, public opinion, attitudes of American Jews and a look at the future. The article reveals strong strategic ties between the two allies but also cracks that threaten to damage the special relationship, including the loss of bipartisanship support, new strategic priorities in US foreign policy, political polarisation, distancing among American Jews, demographic changes, and effects of the 2023 judicial reform in Israel.
DOI:
10.1080/13537121.2023.2206210
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