'Mr. Security': Inside Amir Baram's mission to secure Israel's military future, defense ties
MILITARY AFFAIRS: As Israel's lead negotiator for a new US defense agreement, Baram is racing to replace decades of military aid with a long-term strategic partnership
Assessment
Amir Baram is working to reshape the foundation of US-Israel defense relations, moving from annual aid packages toward a permanent strategic framework. The outcome will determine whether Israel can secure predictable, long-term military support less vulnerable to political shifts in Washington. Success would lock in defense cooperation for decades; failure could leave Israel's military planning exposed.