The Highs and Lows of American Leaders and Israel
As January 20 comes closer, President-elect Biden’s incoming administration has been planning the many policies it plans to roll out. But as his foreign policy team considers their game plan in the Middle East, they may benefit from reflecting on the longstanding religious, military and diplomatic history behind the U.S.–Israel relationship.
Four hundred years ago, in 1620, this glorious journey began in shared values, developing into one of history’s most enduring international alliances — although not one without some disappointments and dramatic moments. Both Israel’s supporters and detractors will be keenly watching the new Biden administration’s approach.