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What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

How Israel Went From Darling to Enemy of the Left

Nov 3, 2023
The podcast discusses various topics including antisemitism in China, Hindu nationalist support for Israel, Saudi-Israeli peace, and why progressives liked Israel more when Stalin was alive.
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Quick takeaways

  • Saudi Arabia's commitment to pursuing closer ties with Israel signals a potential strategic defeat for Iran in disrupting the US-Israel-Saudi Arabia partnership.
  • India's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict reflects a complex dynamic influenced by historical tensions with Pakistan, internal politics, and the need to navigate delicate regional relationships.

Deep dives

Saudi Arabia's commitment to normalizing relations with Israel

Saudi Arabia has assured the Biden administration of its continued interest in pursuing an agreement to normalize relations with Israel after the war in Gaza ends. Despite criticism of Israeli military operations, Axios reports that the White House remains committed to the process, and it is evident that Saudi Arabia shares this commitment. While Iran seeks to disrupt the diplomatic and security partnership between the US, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, the Saudis have demonstrated resilience in pursuing closer ties with Israel, indicating a potential strategic defeat for Iran.

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