Executive Director for the Eurasian Americas, Christopher Garman, reviewed the program WW the White House’s stance regarding Iran’s recent attack on Israel.
According to the expert, the position adopted by the Biden government is more influenced by foreign policy considerations than by domestic issues.
Garman explained that, historically, the United States has always sided with Israel.
“When Israel suffers an attack from Iran, the American government’s natural response is to side with its ally,” he said.
However, he highlighted that Washington is also attentive to the potential Israeli response and the risk of a regional escalation of the conflict.
Delicate balance between support and caution
The expert highlighted that the White House’s main concern is to offer support to Israel, but at the same time calibrate the risk of a worsening of the situation in the region. “The White House would like to avoid further escalation,” said Garman.
In electoral terms, the analyst recognized that a broader conflict would not be beneficial for the Biden administration.
Additionally, there is specific concern about dealing with the coalition within the Democratic Party that opposes Israel, especially in states like Michigan, which has a significant Muslim population.
Impact on American elections
“The support that the White House has given to Israel has raised concerns about losing part of this more progressive electorate that is against Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip,” explained Garman.
However, he emphasized that despite these electoral considerations, the Biden administration’s reaction is primarily driven by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
The expert concluded that, although there are electoral concerns, the White House’s position in this crisis is dictated more by foreign policy than by domestic policy, reflecting the complexity of the situation and the role of the United States as Israel’s historic ally.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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