America, Israel, and Empire: A Conversation with Professor David Gibbs
In this episode, I sit down with Professor David Gibbs, historian at the University of Arizona, to explore the origins and evolution of the US–Israel relationship. We discuss how Israel transitioned from early Soviet support to becoming America’s closest ally, the strategic impact of the 1967 Six-Day War, and the psychological aftermath of the Vietnam War on US foreign policy.We also delve into the role of the Israel lobby, the current Gaza war, and whether public opinion in the US can ever shift official policy. With America’s global dominance in question and the rise of a multipolar world…
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