Fareed Zakaria GPS The growing U.S.-Israel rift; the terror attack in Moscow; former Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer on the current court; use of sanctions as a tool of American foreign policy
Apr 1, 2024
Former State Dept. official discusses rift between US and Israel; The Atlantic journalist analyzes terror attack in Moscow; Former Supreme Court justice talks about his new book on constitutional interpretation; Bloomberg News reporter examines the use of sanctions in American foreign policy
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Netanyahu Risks A Watershed With US Ties
- Richard Haass argues Netanyahu may be the first recent Israeli leader willing to sacrifice the US relationship for domestic political positioning.
- Haass warns that this shift could be a watershed weakening Israel's long-term strategic security and ties to the US.
Military Action Without Political Strategy Fails
- Haass says Israel's heavy military approach in Gaza lacked adequate political strategy and humanitarian consideration.
- He argues military force alone cannot sideline a political movement like Hamas and risks long-term harm to Israel.
ISIS‑K Motive, Capability, And False‑Flag Rumors
- Graeme Wood finds ISIS-K had both motive and growing capability to attack Moscow, and claimed responsibility quickly.
- He cautions against conspiracy theories in authoritarian contexts where rumors spread rapidly after chaotic events.