The unravelling alliance – when Israel’s interests clash with America’s

The relationship between the United States and Israel has long been presented as an alliance founded on shared democratic values, strategic interests and an enduring commitment to regional security. But beneath this familiar narrative, a more difficult question is emerging: what happens when an ally’s regional ambitions begin to undermine the wider interests of the superpower that sustains it? The United States is a global power with responsibilities extending far beyond Israel. It must protect maritime trade, maintain energy security, manage relations with major powers, reassure its regional partners and prevent conflicts from spiralling into wider wars. Israel, meanwhile, has increasingly pursued a security doctrine centred on military dominance, pre-emptive action and the persistent neutralisation of perceived threats. These objectives […]