Special Relationship
How does a country of fewer than ten million people receive more American support than any other U.S. ally?
The answer lies in what is often called the “Special Relationship.”
This relationship rests on three pillars. The United States provides extraordinary military, financial, and diplomatic support. Powerful lobbying organizations help maintain political support in Washington. Extensive efforts are also devoted to shaping public opinion and media narratives.
Together, these forms of support help explain why the U.S.-Israel relationship is unlike any other relationship in American foreign policy.
Unconditional Support.
Examine the extraordinary military, financial, and diplomatic assistance the United States has provided to Israel and how that support has shaped the relationship. Read More
Israel Lobby.
Explore the role lobbying organizations play in influencing public policy, congressional support, and the U.S.-Israel relationship. Read More
Information War.
Discover how public opinion is shaped through media, messaging, advocacy, and efforts to influence the public conversation. Read More
Can It Continue?
As America’s debt grows and global challenges increase, is the current level of support politically, economically, and morally sustainable? Read More