The threat of democratic fatigue in Israel is real – around its election, and its choices around the U.S. and China GlobeDebate
Israel not only illustrates the current crisis of liberal democracy but also stands out for already viewing the future of the world in “G2” terms. The country’s policymakers thus face the major strategic challenge of balancing relations with the United States and China.
In this Oct. 24, 2018, file photo, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, right, laughs as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a face during a tour of the Israeli Innovation Summit in Jerusalem.at the Port of Haifa, or adopting Chinese 5G technology, are not choices directed against America. They argue that because Israel is a small country, such developments should not overly concern the U.S. But U.S.
Israel’s democratic challenges and its rapprochement with China go hand-in-hand. True, when compared with Iran, Egypt or today’s Turkey, the country still can present itself as the region’s sole democracy – as long as one leaves out the Palestinians living under occupation. Yet a subtle evolution is taking place in Israel that is more than a simple variation on the theme of “democracy is good, security is better.
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