Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

No tears for Nasrallah

While the U.S isn't mad at the outcome of Israel's latest strike, they're terrified of the fallout and powerless to stop it

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Elise Labott
Sep 29, 2024
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The relationship between the United States and Israel has long been a delicate balancing act, often strained but historically manageable. However, as the Middle East teeters on the brink of a regional inferno, the limits of U.S. influence over its closest ally are becoming glaringly obvious. What was once a partnership defined by coordination now feels …

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