Should America Be Involved In Israeli Conflicts? | Michael Doran
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This podcast delves into the complexities of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, focusing on the US's role and the Biden administration's approach. Michael Durran, a Middle East expert, argues that the US should be supporting Israel to weaken Iran and its allies, rather than acting as a mediator. He criticizes the Biden administration's strategy, which he sees as appeasement of Iran and ultimately leading to Hamas's victory. Durran discusses the history of the two-state solution and the Palestinian Authority, arguing that the Palestinian Authority is not a viable partner for peace and that the two-state solution is no longer a realistic option. He also analyzes the intelligence failure that led to the Hamas attack on Israel, attributing it to the Israeli military's overreliance on high-tech solutions and failure to adapt to the changing nature of warfare. Durran concludes by advocating for a clear US definition of the conflict as a war between the Iranian alliance system and the American alliance system, urging the US to support Israel's right to defend itself.
Outlines
US Foreign Policy and the Middle East Conflict
This chapter discusses the US's role in the Israeli-Hamas conflict, arguing that the Biden administration's appeasement of Iran is weakening Israel and ultimately aiding Hamas.
The Two-State Solution and the Palestinian Authority
This chapter examines the history of the two-state solution and the Palestinian Authority, arguing that the Palestinian Authority is not a viable partner for peace and that the two-state solution is no longer a realistic option.
Intelligence Failure and the Nature of Warfare
This chapter analyzes the intelligence failure that led to the Hamas attack on Israel, attributing it to the Israeli military's overreliance on high-tech solutions and failure to adapt to the changing nature of warfare.
The US Role in the Conflict
This chapter argues that the US should define the conflict as a war between the Iranian alliance system and the American alliance system, urging the US to support Israel's right to defend itself.
Keywords
Appeasement
A policy of making concessions to an aggressor in order to avoid conflict. Often seen as a sign of weakness and can embolden the aggressor.
Two-State Solution
A proposed resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that would create two independent states, one for Israel and one for Palestine.
Iranian Alliance System
A network of states and non-state actors aligned with Iran, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and various militias in Iraq.
Misconception
A mistaken belief or understanding, often based on faulty information or incomplete knowledge.
High-Tech Enabled Intel
Intelligence gathering and analysis that relies heavily on advanced technology, such as satellite imagery, drones, and cyber surveillance.
Bear Hug
A metaphor for a policy of restraining or controlling an ally, often in a way that is perceived as overly forceful or restrictive.
Q&A
What is the American interest in the conflict between Israel and Hamas?
The American interest is to weaken Iran and its allies, including Hamas. Durran argues that the US should be supporting Israel in this effort, rather than acting as a mediator.
What is the Obama-Biden view of Iran?
The Obama-Biden view of Iran is that it is a status quo power, rather than a revolutionary one. They believe that Iran's primary goal is to stay in power and that it shares some interests with the US.
What is the Biden administration's strategy in the conflict?
The Biden administration is trying to shut down the war in order to appease Iran and weaken the Israeli right. Durran believes that this strategy will ultimately lead to Hamas's victory and that the US should be supporting Israel's efforts to defeat Hamas.
Show Notes
Michael Doran, a senior fellow and director of the Hudson Institute, joins us to discuss why America must be a staunch supporter of Israel's right to exist.
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