Language:
English
Year of publication:
2021
Titel der Quelle:
Israel Affairs
Angaben zur Quelle:
27,4 (2021) 664-674
Keywords:
Jews Political activity
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United States Foreign relations
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United States Case studies Foreign relations
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Decision making
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United States Case studies Politics and government
Abstract:
Research on the determinants of U.S. foreign aid to Israel is commonly motivated by two contesting theoretical paradigms. Pioneered by Organski, the self-interest paradigm conceptualises aid as a mutually beneficial deal that helps the U.S. to advance its interest in the Middle East. The influence paradigm, best showcased by Mearsheimer and Waltz, views U.S. aid to Israel as a corollary of the overwhelming influence of pro-Israel interest groups on U.S. foreign policy decision-making. This article attempts to shed new light on the debate by using systematic data analysis. The results show consistent evidence in support of the self-interest paradigm.
DOI:
10.1080/13537121.2021.1940553
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