Tuesday June 2, 2009

I've Been Thinking:

Rumors and speculation are darting back and forth across the Atlantic.

It seems that the Obama administration is beginning to apply pressure on Israel.
The assumption on Pennsylvania Avenue is that threatening to withdraw unconditional support for Israel will frighten Israelis and force the Israeli PM to capitulate and accept US demands.
It is a bold and untested thesis.

Here's the problem: what happens if the plan fails, what happens if it backfires?
The assumption is that a good relationship with the United States is more important than issues that threaten Israel's very existence.

Banking on that assumption is taking a very big gamble.
It is an assumption I would be wary to make.

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