The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy

THE ISRAEL LOBBY AND U.S. FOREIGN POLICY John J. Mearsheimer & Stephen M. Walt page 2 previous next A DWINDLING MORAL CASE Apart from its alleged strategic value, Israel’s backers also argue that it deserves unqualified U.S. support because 1) it is weak and surrounded by enemies, 2) it is a democracy, which is a … Continue reading “The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy”

The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy

THE ISRAEL LOBBY AND U.S. FOREIGN POLICY John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen M. Walt page 3 next previous back to page 1 The explanation lies in the unmatched power of the Israel Lobby. Were it not for the Lobby’s ability to manipulate the American political system, the relationship between Israel and the United States would … Continue reading “The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy”