The Cracks in the Alliance: Trump, Netanyahu and the Fight Over the Future of the Middle East

The Cracks in the Alliance: Trump, Netanyahu and the Fight Over the Future of the Middle East

In the latest edition of The World This Week, host Joe Lauria is joined by former CIA analyst Ray McGovern and journalist Patrick Lawrence for a wide-ranging discussion on what they describe as a dramatic shift in the balance of power in the Middle East. Their central argument is stark: after months of conflict, economic…

When allies speak different languages: Trump, Netanyahu and the new Middle East

For years, one of the safest assumptions in Middle Eastern politics was that Washington and Jerusalem ultimately moved in the same direction. American and Israeli leaders often disagreed on tactics, timing and tone, but the destination usually seemed the same. Even when tensions surfaced, few doubted the strength of the relationship. That assumption has become less obvious in recent days. By Nadia AhmadAs Washington moved forward with its unders…