The New U.S.–Israel Defense Partnership: What’s at Stake?

As U.S. military support for Israel faces growing scrutiny, Congress is considering legislation that could dramatically deepen defense cooperation between the two countries. Supporters say it's a necessary step to strengthen innovation and security. Critics argue it would create an unprecedented level of institutional integration with significant implications for U.S. policy and sovereignty.

To help us understand what's at stake, we're joined by Josh Paul, co-founder and director of A New Policy and the former Director of the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. Josh resigned in October 2023 over the Biden administration's continued arms transfers to Israel during the Gaza war.