| ID | 180044 |
| Title Proper | Interest or influence? an empirical study of U.S. foreign aid to Israel |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wang, Yu |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Research on the determinants of U.S. foreign aid to Israel is commonly motivated by two contesting theoretical paradigms. Pioneered by Organski, the self-interest paradigm conceptualises aid as a mutually beneficial deal that helps the U.S. to advance its interest in the Middle East. The influence paradigm, best showcased by Mearsheimer and Waltz, views U.S. aid to Israel as a corollary of the overwhelming influence of pro-Israel interest groups on U.S. foreign policy decision-making. This article attempts to shed new light on the debate by using systematic data analysis. The results show consistent evidence in support of the self-interest paradigm. |
| `In' analytical Note | Israel Affairs Vol. 27, No.4; Aug 2021: p.664-674 |
| Journal Source | Israel Affairs Vol: 27 No 4 |
| Key Words | Israel ; Foreign Aid ; United States ; Time Series ; Foreign Policy |