James M. Dorsey weighs in on Israel-Hezbollah tensions following the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon, and considers whether Washington has any leverage to prevent the conflict spiralling out of control.
In my view, an exclusive protector-protected arrangement is good for neither country. It warps domestic politics and foreign relations for both, accrues enemies-of enemies to both, and ultimately can be terminated by whichever party gets fed up first. Not a healthy relationship!
true but its ultimately in the eye of the beholder and the pride the beholder is willing to pay
In my view, an exclusive protector-protected arrangement is good for neither country. It warps domestic politics and foreign relations for both, accrues enemies-of enemies to both, and ultimately can be terminated by whichever party gets fed up first. Not a healthy relationship!
indeed
Of course we have leverage. We just refuse to use it.