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the White House is saying oh no well we're trying to get restraint but the reality is everything that metan yahu wants is given to him money the bombs you don't see any real push back except something from the Pentagon that's true you see something from the Pentagon from from there but is it enough to to stop this embedded I mean these are deep seated policy initiatives in the United States these are what I call these um um you know these are the um the structural deep structural layers of foreign policy has always been the support for Israel and the aim to control the Middle East and if they can get at Iran of course they Crush China because then China loses its own source of fuel and oil it's heavily dependent on Iran it will be a major blow um to China strategically and of course would weaken um Russia which depends on Iran for the whole of the if you like Central Asia Corridor because Iran has that experience Russia has a certain drawback there so it it all makes sense and that's why um we see uh you know this Confluence of interest uh but for presentational purposes of course we're trying to dissuade Israel from going ahead but America's interest has been for 50 years um this project um in the Middle East to bring it under um the US uh government control and this is a neop con project it doesn't belong to this or that but it combines if you like parts of all the parties Alistair crook challenges us to look Beyond official statements coming out of of Washington the White House claims to urge restraint but crook suggests that the reality is very different for decades the US has maintained a deep and often hidden alliance with Israel supporting its defense and Ambitions almost without question this isn't just diplomacy or friendship it's what crook describes as a deeply embedded policy one that is the result of over half a century of calculated strategy at the heart of this policy is a belief in Israel as a regional Cornerstone for American influence and despite outward appearances crook argues that America's calls for restraint are more about public relations than genuine intervention in Washington's strategy room Israel is an essential Ally one who keeps the region in check and secures America's foothold in the Middle East in the 1970s American foreign policy in the Middle East was undergoing a seismic shift the US saw Israel as more than a state to support it was a strategic stronghold the key to this Rel relationship was ensuring Israel's dominance in the region acting as a counterbalance to hostile neighbors particularly Iran and Iraq Alistair crook describes this as the foundation of a 50-year project a series of initiatives aimed at solidifying Us control over the Middle East crook argues that this isn't just a Republican or Democratic Endeavor it's bipartisan transcending any single Administration this neocon project reflects a deep-seated conviction that the Middle East must remain under US influence and Israel is the Lynch bin for making that happen as crook notes netanyahu's requests to Washington for resources from missiles to monetary Aid are rarely met with resistance this goes beyond defense it's about shaping the entire geopolitical landscape of the Middle East the deep-seated US support for Israel comes with a shared goal limiting Iran's power for both Nations Iran represents a threat not because it challenges Israel directly but because it disrupts the established power structure in the region Iran's influence in Iraq Syria and Lebanon destabilizes what the US and Israel aim to preserve a Middle East that one way or another remains within their sphere of influence but why Target Iran specifically according to crook it's because Iran provides resources and influence to two key American Rivals China and Russia China relies on Iran as a critical supplier of oil which makes Iran strategically essential to beijing's plans for expanding influence across Asia if the us could weaken Iran China would be forced to adjust its entire strategy losing a vital energy partner for Russia Iran represents a critical Ally in securing its influence across Central Asia crook highlights that Russia's involvement with Iran goes beyond simple diplomacy it's about ensuring that Russia retains influence in a region dominated by Islamic States Russia needs Iran as a stable partner to maintain security along its Southern borders and to exert influence across the central Asia Corridor by isolating Iran the US can effectively tighten the pressure on Russia further destabilizing its interests in Central Asia this isn't just a minor geopolitical move it's a strategic assault on Russia's Regional influence crook believes that us leaders understand this and are leveraging every diplomatic and Military Avenue to undermine the Russia Iran partnership for the US isolating Iran isn't only about controlling one country it's about boxing in Russia and cutting China off from a crucial Ally this broader strategy crook argues has made Iran an essential Target in the eyes of American policy makers crook suggests that there's a critical difference between what the US says and what it does while the White House May release statements urging Israel to exercise caution it's largely a diplomatic act designed for the global stage this messaging is meant to present the us as a peacekeeper a a nation that values stability in the region but behind closed doors the support for Israel remains unshakable Washington's diplomatic words are more about maintaining its image as a global mediator than enacting any real restraint on Israel this dual messaging speaking one way to the public and acting differently in policy is key to understanding the US strategy America wants the world to see it as a force for peace even as it quietly enables Israel to pursue its objectives crook calls this a presentational tactic a way for the US to navigate the complex realities of foreign policy without compromising its larger Ambitions in the Middle East looking forward crook raises questions about where US policy in the Middle East is heading if As He suggests the US remains committed to supporting Israel unconditionally what does this mean for the broader power structure in the region as Iran continues to assert itself the US might double down on efforts to isolate and weaken ton but this could lead to Greater tensions with China and Russia who both rely on Iran as a strategic partner for the US maintaining influence in the Middle East is about far more than protecting Israel it's about controlling the balance of power cutting off resources to Rivals and ensuring that no other power whether Regional or Global can challenge American Supremacy Crook's insights suggest that this project is deeply embedded unlikely to change and very much at the core of America's Middle Eastern agenda according to Alistair crook the White House is saying oh no we're trying to encourage restraint but in reality everything Netanyahu wants is given to him money bombs you don't see any real push back except a bit from the Pentagon and while there is some resistance from the Pentagon it isn't enough to stop this entrenched policy Direction these are deeply rooted policy initiatives in the United States what I'd call the structural layers of foreign policy support for Israel in the aim to control the Middle East have always been at the core if the US can gain control over Iran it would weaken China significantly as China is heavily dependent on Iran for oil such a blow would be strategically damaging to China additionally this would undermine Russia which relies on Iran for access to the central Asia Corridor an area where Iran has extensive experience and Russia faces certain limitations it all aligns with us interests which is why we see this Confluence of aims publicly we may be trying to dissuade Israel from certain actions but America's interest in controlling the Middle East has been a 50-year project this is a neoconservative agenda one that doesn't belong to any single Administration but rather incorporates elements from across political factions thanks for watching
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