As Israel’s far-right has gained political influence and momentum, including with respect to the current government’s “judicial reform” plans, the outsized impact of the Kohelet Policy Forum – a formerly low-profile, high-impact Israeli think-tank – has increasingly been making headlines.
General James C. McConville is the 40th Chief of Staff of the United States Army, filling a critical position for our nation once occupied by individuals such as General John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur, George Marshall, Dwight Eisenhower, and Omar Bradley.
Jordan’s Peace Treaty with Israel; its strategic position between Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia; and its pro-American military and intelligence services remain critical to U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
And yet, challenges inside this relationship are reaching alarming levels.
Many in Washington speculate on the nature and urgency of the military threat from China and the readiness of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific to deter and defeat aggression by Beijing.
But rather than speculating from afar, it’s important to hear candid, informed insights of the American military leaders and warfighters closest to the threat.
They know best what’s actually going on.
What is Wagner Group, how does the Kremlin use it, and how has its role and regional footprint changed?
The U.S.-Saudi relationship is fraught with complications.
Who holds the power in this partnership?
And what compromises are being made so the countries can work together?