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US Israel Relations

Aug 27, 2021 - Washington, District of Columbia, USA - President Joe Biden has coffee with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett

US -Israeli Relations in the Shadow of Nuclear Talks in Vienna: A return to Ben-Gurion’s WW2 Dual Strategy?

It is time to revive the spirit of Ben-Gurion’s famous dictum from the days of WWII regarding the stance toward the British: “We will fight the war as if there were no White Paper, and we will fight the White Paper as if there were no war.” This makes sense concerning Israel’s dilemma towards the US in the context of the renewal of the JCPOA.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 05.04.2022
Iran US Israel Relations
Biden and Bennett

Will US-Israel ties withstand possible strains due to the Iranian and Palestinian issues?

Despite former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim to a 40-year friendship with President Joe Biden, the latter preferred the new government headed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Prof. Eytan Gilboa
Policy Papers 26.01.2022
US Israel Relations
USA Israel flag illustration

Securing the Future of the Israel-US Special Relationship

With the help of American Jewry, a sturdy foundation of support for Israel-US ties needs to be rebuilt based upon traditional bipartisan commitment. This will enable Israel to engage effectively with the Biden Administration and Congress on the Iranian challenge.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 11.10.2021
US Israel Relations
Joe Biden Naftali Bennett

Bennett’s Visit to Washington

Bennett’s mission is to emphasize the American interest in the region and present Israel’s capacity to help in attaining it.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 26.08.2021
US Israel Relations
BIDDEN IN FRONT OF POLITICIAN

The Biden Foreign Policy Team

A guide to the Biden Administration’s first moves and initial set of senior officials. It is no wonder that popular disenchantment with US elites sometimes bubbles to the surface in unexpected ways.

Mr. Bob Silverman
Policy Papers 19.05.2021
US Israel Relations

America Should Not Make the Mistake of Adopting the Arab Interpretation of UN Resolution 242

Washington will bury any chance for peace if it reverts to the “Everybody Knows Paradigm” which demands Israeli withdrawal to the 1949 armistice lines

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 22.03.2021
US Israel Relations
Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaking with attendees at the 2019 Iowa Federation of Labor Convention hosted by the AFL-CIO at the Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona, Iowa.

Is Israel on collision course with Biden administration?

Jerusalem views with trepidation the possibility that the Biden administration will embark on a human rights crusade in the Middle East.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 06.03.2021
US Israel Relations

Israel and the Palestinian Issue in the Biden Era

The next Israeli government would be well-advised to come-up with its own proposals for improving the life of Palestinians, both to further improve its own regional standing and to meet (some of the) administration’s expectations, in dialogue and partnership.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Policy Papers 22.02.2021
Israeli Palestinian Conflict US Israel Relations
The Elephant symbol of the Republican Party and the Donkey symbol of the Democratic Party, with the American flag behind

Restoring American Bipartisan Commitment Towards Israel: A Moral Duty and Strategic Necessity

It is possible to restore American bipartisan backing for Israel. Therefore, it is important to avoid being too identified with President Trump, despite Israeli gratitude due to him for many of his policies. Bonds between Israel and American Jewry should be bolstered; bridges should be built to both sides of the aisle in Congress; and US defense establishment support should be solicited. All this, in view of Israel's need to influence decisions in Washington on matters vital to its future.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 23.01.2021
US Israel Relations

Israel’s Role in Helping the Biden Administration Set Policy Towards Iran

Israel should seek to persuade the Biden transition team not to offer Iran any premature concessions; it should outline what would constitute an acceptable, "stronger and longer" deal; find other international actors to support the policy suggested by Israel (possibly France and even Russia); and prepare a viable military option, both to strengthen America’s negotiating hand and as an option in the case of failure to reverse Iran's present course.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror , Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 24.11.2020
Iran US Israel Relations

Time for an Israeli Peace Initiative

To acquire greater freedom of action in dealing with Iran's quest for nuclear weapons, Israel needs to minimize tensions with the US on the Palestinian front.

Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 24.11.2020
Israeli Palestinian Conflict US Israel Relations
Silhouettes of three F-35 aircraft on sunset sky background

US Must Protect Israel’s QME After F-35 Sale to UAE

As the largest arms supplier to the Middle East, America plays a critical role in ensuring that its sales uphold and do not adversely affect Israel’s security.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 19.11.2020
US Israel Relations
Donald and Melania Trump with Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu

Why Israelis Like Trump

From his rejection of Obama-era political correctness to his family make-up, Trump has charmed Israelis.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 03.11.2020
US Israel Relations
usa and israel flags in jerusalem

Build Jerusalem

US recognition of the eternal city as Israel’s capital and the Trump peace plan pave the way forward.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 13.05.2020
Jerusalem US Israel Relations
flickr_-_israel_defense_forces_-_20_years_of_cooperation_with_the_chinese_navy_2

Israel Shouldn’t Draw Fixed Lines Between Itself and China

The Jewish state’s relationship with the U.S. is stronger for resting on an informal basis; replacing it with a formal alliance would do no good and only anger the world’s other major power.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 11.12.2019
China-Israel Relations US Israel Relations
Vector Image - USA and Israel Flags in puzzle isolated on white background.

Political Independence as a Strategic Asset

Overlooked in the controversy regarding Trump, Omar and Tlaib, and Israel: The imperative of maintaining Israel’s sovereign decision-making.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 28.08.2019
US Israel Relations
Business handshake on the background of two flags. Men handshake on the background of the United States of America and Israel flag. Support concept

A US-Israeli Defense Treaty? A Noble Idea, But Neither Desirable nor Practical

The need to assign American soldiers to fight with Israel might undermine Israel's popularity in the US and constrain its freedom of action.

Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 25.06.2019
US Israel Relations
two flags: American and Israeli waving in the blue sky

Toward a New Model for the U.S.-Israel Relationship

By leveraging its remarkable achievements in the fields most relevant to future conflicts, Israel can transition from dependence on the U.S. to partnership.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 21.02.2018
US Israel Relations
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Mike Pence at the Prime Minister Offics in Jerusalem.

A tale of two speeches

Harper and Pence have offered moral and spiritual leadership for the world. Their momentous Knesset speeches were epoch-making events.

Policy Papers 27.01.2018
US Israel Relations US Middle East Policy

In Middle East, Pence must address realities of Iranian encroachment

If the United States wants to disengage from the Middle East it should do so with a bang. The address for such a forceful demonstration is clear: the Iranian nuclear program.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 29.12.2017
Iran US Israel Relations
vice president Mike Pence

Greeting Vice President Pence

After recognizing Jerusalem, America’s next move should be banishing the EU from regional diplomacy.

Policy Papers 24.12.2017
US Israel Relations

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