John Mearsheimer - The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy

The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy: A Controversial Examination of Influence "The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy," a groundbreaking work by John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, dives deep into the complex and often taboo subject of the Israel lobby's influence on American foreign policy. Originally published as a provocative article in the *London Review of Books*, the book expands upon this argument, examining the significant material and diplomatic support the United States provides Israel. Mearsheimer and Walt challenge the notion that this support can be solely attributed to strategic or moral considerations. They argue that a powerful coalition of individuals and organizations, operating under the banner of the Israel lobby, actively shapes U.S. foreign policy in a pro-Israel direction. The authors contend that the lobby's influence extends far beyond Israel, impacting American posture in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon. They go on to argue that the policies fostered by this influence are detrimental to both America's national interests and Israel's long-term well-being. The book provocatively suggests that the lobby's influence negatively impacts America's relationships with key allies and exacerbates the global threat posed by jihadist terrorism. The authors argue that the lobby's grip on American foreign policy has created a dangerous imbalance, prioritizing the interests of a small group over the broader national security of the United States. "The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy" sparked immediate controversy upon its release, generating both fierce criticism and passionate endorsements. The book remains a crucial and thought-provoking examination of power dynamics in American politics and its influence on international relations. John Mearsheimer, a renowned political scientist, is best known for his work on realism, a major school of thought in international relations. He is a distinguished professor at the University of Chicago and a prolific author, known for his incisive analyses of global politics.

Wydawnictwo	Farrar, Straus & Giroux
data wydania	2007 (data przybliżona)
ISBN	9780141031231
liczba stron	496
słowa kluczowe	politologia
kategoria	nauki społeczne (psychologia, socjologia, itd.)
język	polski