Ian Lustick

Ian Lustick, Professor Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania and an expert on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, delves into the ongoing war in Gaza. He discusses the historical dynamics that underpin this conflict and how past conflicts shape present realities. Lustick analyzes the shifting U.S.-Israel relations and the complexities of military strategies involved. He emphasizes the importance of understanding public opinion in Israel and potential pathways to peace, suggesting that nuanced approaches might be necessary to break the cycle of violence.

Ian S. Lustick, political scientist known for Israel-Palestine scholarship, and Eli Clifton, investigative journalist on money in politics, discuss how Israel-aligned networks shape U.S. policy. They probe historical cases like the Iraq war, lobbying ecosystems, Christian Zionist funding, Netanyahu’s influence, shifting public opinion, and a forthcoming book arguing the lobby’s evolving power.