“The Special Relationship and the Israel Lobby”—Foreign Influence on American Policy
- Jeff Kellick
- Apr 11
- 1 min read
Empire of Liberty: America's Foreign Entanglements from the Founders to the Forever Wars Ep. 14
This episode examines how foreign governments—particularly Britain, Israel, and Saudi Arabia—influence American foreign policy through lobbying, campaign contributions, think tanks, intelligence sharing, and the revolving door between government and advocacy. The episode applies a consistent analytical standard—cui bono—to all relationships, examining the costs and benefits of each and asking whether American interests are served.
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