U.S.–Israel Strategy: From Special Relationship to Strategic Partnership, 2029–2047

U.S.–Israel Strategy: From Special Relationship to Strategic Partnership, 2029–2047

The United States and Israel’s “special relationship” is anchored in the recurring 10-year foreign military financing memorandum of understanding (MOU) established under President Ronald Reagan and also includes other critical elements of the alliance. The MOU has helped Israel to acquire the necessary capabilities to defend itself while providing the United States with a key regional military, security, and intelligence partner, while areas suc…