The American Foreign Policy Decisions towards Arab States and the Influence of the Zionist Lobby

Abstract

This research examines the influence of the Zionist Lobby on American foreign policy decisions towards Arab states. The study addresses the problem of understanding the extent of influence exerted by Zionist groups on the U.S. foreign policy decision-maker and how this policy is directed to serve the interests of "Israel".

The research concluded that the U.S. foreign policy towards the Arab region is shaped by internal pressures, primarily the Zionist Lobby. The Lobby is identified as a large group of informal organizations, most notably the "American Israel Public Affairs Committee" (AIPAC). This lobby works to achieve its goals by infiltrating and influencing key U.S. foreign policy decision-making bodies, including the Department of State, Congress, Department of Defense, National Security Council, Central Intelligence Agency, media and research centers, and economic corporations.

U.S. policy objectives in the Arab region include strategic goals such as: preventing the Russian Federation from establishing spheres of influence, securing Western access to oil resources, guaranteeing the security and existence of Israel, and eliminating national liberation movements. The study emphasized that Israel holds a significant position in American strategy, serving as a tool to combat certain regional regimes, with the bilateral relationship based on philosophical foundations, shared values, and an absolute American commitment to Israeli security.