US relations with Israel from 1948 to the present days

In this paper I take a close look at the historical development of the US-Israeli relations from the foundation of the state of Israel in the year 1948 to the present day. I try to analyze how the relationship between these countries evolved in the course of 50 years and how the recent political development like the war in Syria, the Arab Spring, the demographic change both in the United States and Israel will influence the relations between Israel and its closest ally.

Israel–United States relations are an important factor in the United States policy in the Middle East, and for this reason the US government has placed considerable importance on the maintenance of this close and supportive relationship. One of main expression of US support for Israel has been foreign aid. Since 1985, the US has provided the Jewish state with nearly $3 billion Dollars with Israel being the largest annual recipient of American aid from 1976 to 2004 and the largest cumulative recipient of aid since World War II.

But financial aid to Israel by the United States government is not all that US provides to Israel, Israel is also provided with enormous diplomatic, political and legal support by his most important ally.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• The History of US Israeli relations
  • The US Israeli relations prior the Six Day War
  • The relation between Israel and United States from 1967 to the end of the Cold War
  • The US Israeli relations from the end of the Cold War to 9/11
  • George W. Bush and Barack Obama from 2001 to 2013

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The main objective of this written assignment is to explore the history of US relations with Israel from 1948 to the present day. The assignment also analyzes the important factors that contribute to the strong bond between Israel and the United States of America. It further examines how the US-Israeli relationship might be affected by recent changes in the Arab world and outlines the changes that have occurred in this relationship since President Obama took office in January 20th, 2009.

• The historical development of US-Israeli relations
• US foreign aid and support for Israel
• The impact of the Arab-Israeli conflict on US-Israeli relations
• The role of US-Israeli relations in the broader Middle East context
• The influence of domestic politics in both countries on the relationship

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the significance of US-Israeli relations in US foreign policy and highlights the importance of US support for Israel, particularly through foreign aid. It also touches upon the potential for US support to generate resentment within the Arab world.
• The History of US Israeli relations: This chapter explores the complex history of US-Israeli relations, emphasizing the stability of the alliance despite differences and varying approaches, particularly on the issue of peace in the Middle East.
• The US Israeli relations prior the Six Day War: This chapter examines the origins of US support for the Zionist movement and its evolution leading up to the Six Day War. It highlights the early challenges and complexities, including the US's desire to maintain good relations with Arab countries and avoid involvement in the Arab-Jewish conflict.
• The relation between Israel and United States from 1967 to the end of the Cold War: This chapter focuses on the significant shifts in US-Israeli relations following the Six Day War. It details the impact of Israel's decisive victory on the regional balance of power and US policy in the Middle East. The chapter discusses the US's evolving role as an arms supplier to Israel and the emergence of the land-for-peace proposal.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The central keywords and focus topics of this work include US-Israeli relations, foreign aid, the Arab-Israeli conflict, Middle East politics, strategic alliances, regional power dynamics, Cold War politics, the Six Day War, the Arab Spring, and domestic politics in both countries.

Details

• College: University of California, Berkeley (Faculty of political science)
• Course: The history of the modern Middle East (from 1918 to the present days)
• Grade: 1,7
• Author: Alex Ovsienko (Author)
• Publication Year: 2013
• Pages: 16
• Catalog Number: V318427
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668180390
• ISBN (Book): 9783668180406
• Language: English
• Tags: israel