11-26-2013, 03:27 AM
It will be interesting to see where this all goes, user.
I agree with you; Mr. Netanyahu's concerns and those of the sincere Republicans (as opposed to the ones that object to anything the Democrat President does by default, due to party affiliation only) are valid. These new agreements and negotiations need to be monitored closely. The UN is anxious to serve as the hall monitor. Let's give it a try, I say.
Israel shouldn't be dictating US foreign policy in the Middle East. If we can improve some historically sour but potentially mutually-beneficial relationships (prudently and without naivety) with the backing of international coalitions, it might mean pissing off the one only true long-standing existing ally in the region because they aren't open to change and feel like they're losing influence.
But, if our alliance with Israel is based predominantly on maintaining mutual enemies for life, it's gonna crumble eventually anyway. May as well be in the pursuit of greater global cohesion and trust (and, of course, financial gain -rarely a non-factor).
Can't please everyone or every nation. But, hopefully there's some balance that can be had in lessening ME/US tensions and improving our communications with leaders in the entire region, WHILE respecting a historical alliance without being a slave to it.
I agree with you; Mr. Netanyahu's concerns and those of the sincere Republicans (as opposed to the ones that object to anything the Democrat President does by default, due to party affiliation only) are valid. These new agreements and negotiations need to be monitored closely. The UN is anxious to serve as the hall monitor. Let's give it a try, I say.
Israel shouldn't be dictating US foreign policy in the Middle East. If we can improve some historically sour but potentially mutually-beneficial relationships (prudently and without naivety) with the backing of international coalitions, it might mean pissing off the one only true long-standing existing ally in the region because they aren't open to change and feel like they're losing influence.
But, if our alliance with Israel is based predominantly on maintaining mutual enemies for life, it's gonna crumble eventually anyway. May as well be in the pursuit of greater global cohesion and trust (and, of course, financial gain -rarely a non-factor).
Can't please everyone or every nation. But, hopefully there's some balance that can be had in lessening ME/US tensions and improving our communications with leaders in the entire region, WHILE respecting a historical alliance without being a slave to it.