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US Elections and US-Israel Relations

Analysis of the US elections and its impact on US-Israel relations, criticizing the political discourse and campaigning strategies.

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PoliticsUs PoliticsElectionsIsraelLeadershipForeign PolicyStrategy

Republican PartyDemocratic PartyLikudMisgav InstituteHamas

Donald TrumpJoe BidenKamala HarrisBenjamin NetanyahuBill Clinton

What lesson does the author draw from Kamala Harris's campaign strategy?: The author highlights the importance of having clear principles and positions, rather than attempting to be all things to all people. They cite Kamala Harris's unsuccessful attempts at synthetic centrism as an example.
How does the author criticize the political discourse surrounding Trump and Netanyahu?: The article criticizes the excessive use of hyperbole and character assassination in politics, arguing that it's counterproductive and undermines democratic processes. This applies to attacks on both Trump and Netanyahu.
What is the author's critique of negative campaigning and its impact on policy-making?: The author believes negative campaigning and neglecting the creation of effective policies hurt both the Democrats in the US and the Israeli Left. Focusing on negative campaigning distracts from the necessary work of building public-resonating policy.
What is the author's view on the importance of strength and projecting power in foreign policy?: The author argues that strength and projecting credible threats of force are necessary to deter enemies. Weakness, as shown by the Democrats, is ineffective and leads to lack of fear among adversaries.
What was the author's prediction regarding the US presidential election and its implications for US-Israel relations?: The author predicted Trump's victory and warned about potential US-Israel relations issues during the transition. They believe Israel is working with Trump's team to mitigate negative changes in US policy toward Israel or Iran.

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