The US and Israel have invested heavily in the military to keep itself and its allies safe. That is a reasonable position and would be supported by realists the likes of John Mearsheimer. But a line gets crossed when you take actions and positions that threaten and provoke other nations – those not on your “friends” list.
The US and Israel have invested heavily in the military to keep itself and its allies safe. That is a reasonable position and would be supported by realists the likes of John Mearsheimer. But a line gets crossed when you take actions and positions that threaten and provoke other nations – those not on your “friends” list.
The investment/provocation scenario eventually breaks down; it’s not foolproof, as witnessed by 9/11 and Oct 7th. Our worldwide provocations have, and will continue to provoke hatred, and those willing to put that hatred into action. Eventually it will find a target. And then, like after 9/11, we invest more into military spending and provocations, and curtail our own civil liberties. There is no good outcome to such a foreign policy. It will come home to roost; it’s only a matter of time.
The US and Israel have invested heavily in the military to keep itself and its allies safe. That is a reasonable position and would be supported by realists the likes of John Mearsheimer. But a line gets crossed when you take actions and positions that threaten and provoke other nations – those not on your “friends” list.
The investment/provocation scenario eventually breaks down; it’s not foolproof, as witnessed by 9/11 and Oct 7th. Our worldwide provocations have, and will continue to provoke hatred, and those willing to put that hatred into action. Eventually it will find a target. And then, like after 9/11, we invest more into military spending and provocations, and curtail our own civil liberties. There is no good outcome to such a foreign policy. It will come home to roost; it’s only a matter of time.