America, Israel, and Empire: A Conversation with Professor David Gibbs

In this episode, I sit down with Professor David Gibbs, historian at the University of Arizona, to explore the origins and evolution of the US–Israel relationship. We discuss how Israel transitioned from early Soviet support to becoming America’s closest ally, the strategic impact of the 1967 Six-Day War, and the psychological aftermath of the Vietnam War on US foreign policy.We also delve into the role of the Israel lobby, the current Gaza war, and whether public opinion in the US can ever shift official policy. With America’s global dominance in question and the rise of a multipolar world, we ask: What lies ahead for this powerful alliance?Topics include:Israel’s shift from Soviet to Western backingHow the 1967 war changed US policy in the Middle EastNixon, Vietnam, and the rise of strategic alliesThe influence of the Israel lobby in WashingtonGaza, global opinion, and PR warfareIs the US–Israel alliance sustainable in a changing world?Subscribe for more in-depth discussions on geopolitics, Islam, and emerging tech.🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming interviews.Visit us at: 🌐 www.kianistan.comSupport our sponsors: 💼 www.worldwidelistings.co.uk Follow Professor David Gibbs: https://dgibbs.arizona.edu/#Israel #USA #Gaza #Geopolitics #Empire #DavidGibbs #USForeignPolicy #MiddleEast