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The Israel lobby and U.S. foreign policy

Book • 1986

Author

In this book, Mearsheimer and Walt argue that the U.S.

commitment to Israel is largely due to the activities of the 'Israel Lobby,' a loose coalition of individuals and organizations that work to shape U.S.

foreign policy in a pro-Israel direction.

They contend that this support cannot be fully explained on either strategic or moral grounds and that the policies encouraged by the lobby are detrimental to both America's national interest and Israel's long-term interest.

The book explores the lobby's impact on U.S.

policies in the Middle East, including its effects on relations with Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as its influence on American media and political discourse.

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