"The Israel Lobby with John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt" – Outside the Box Podcast

A discussion about the Israel Lobby and the U.S.-Israeli relationship.

I thought that this was a very good discussion with Dr. John Mearsheimer and Dr. Stephen Walt on the subject of the Israel Lobby in the U.S.

The following is the description for the video published 17 April 2024 with Dr. Michael Desch of Outside the Box interviewing his learned guests.

In this episode of the Outside the Box podcast, host Dr. Michael Desch is joined by guests Dr. John Mearsheimer and Dr. Stephen Walt to discuss the taboo surrounding the Israel lobby. They highlight the historical backdrop of anti-Semitism in the West, conspiracy theories, and the tragic events of the Holocaust that make it challenging to discuss the lobby without triggering accusations of anti-Semitism. The guests also acknowledge that the lobby itself has used accusations of anti-Semitism to marginalize and silence critics. Overall, this episode delves into the intricate dynamics of interest group politics and criticizes not only the lobby but also Israel and the U.S.-Israeli relationship.