The ‘America First’ case for Israel
Recent elections in Israel and the United States have underscored growing strains between the two countries. Their strategic partnership, built over decades, once enjoyed broad political support in America. That consensus is eroding: Israel has…
Assessment
The bipartisan consensus that once anchored U.S. Israel policy is fracturing, and this piece argues the shift is structural, not cyclical. Israel is losing support on the Democratic left and facing new skepticism from isolationist Republicans. The core tension: an America First worldview that prioritizes domestic problems over foreign commitments directly undermines the strategic logic that sustained the alliance for decades. Watch whether the next administration treats Israel as a partner or a liability.