How Israel’s exit from US aid signals wider decline in Washington’s alliances

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Israel’s move to phase out American military aid reflects a broader decline in US alliances driven by Washington's 'America first' stance, amid rising financial pressures. This shift signals changing dynamics in international relations according to a Chinese analyst.

Israel’s efforts to phase out American military aid signal the decline of US alliances under the demands of Washington’s “America first” position, according to a prominent Chinese international relations analyst. Zhu Zhaoyi, executive director of the Institute of Middle East Studies at Peking University HSBC Business School, wrote in a commentary published on Monday that factors such as rising financial pressures had fuelled an “America first” approach that demanded Washington’s allies shoulder...