At Aspen Ideas, Robert Kagan says U.S.’ Israel support was ‘never for strategic reasons’

Historian Robert Kagan, during a live podcast taping, articulated that the United States has never supported Israel for strategic reasons. He asserted that American strategy in the Middle East has evolved to focus on defending Israel's interests, highlighting a significant perspective on U.S.-Israel relations.

Kagan's remarks were presented at the Aspen Ideas Festival, where he discussed the complexities of U.S. foreign policy concerning Israel amidst other geopolitical factors in the region.