U.S. Foreign Policy Has Become Illegally Driven by Foreign Interests, Particularly Israel
Source: The American Conservative. "Gangster Foreign Policy - The American Conservative." March 12, 2026. www.theamericanconservative.com
The Gist
The author argues that America's foreign policy has been taken over by foreign interests, especially Israel, leading us into illegal wars that most Americans oppose. He claims this violates both our Constitution and Christian values, and is bankrupting the country while serving other nations' goals instead of our own.
Conclusion
American foreign policy has devolved into illegal 'gangster' behavior primarily serving foreign interests (especially Israel) rather than American interests, violating constitutional war powers and Christian moral principles
Premises
- The U.S. repeatedly enters illegal wars without required congressional approval, contrary to consistent public opposition to war participation
- There exists a persistent pro-war force that influences every administration regardless of campaign promises to avoid wars
- The Epstein syndicate and Israeli influence operations have compromised American political leadership
- U.S. foreign policy increasingly mirrors Israel's 'brutal, nihilistic behavior' including illegal assassinations and treaty violations
- The UN system has been rendered ineffective by U.S. vetoes protecting Israeli actions, particularly regarding Palestinian territories
- Many post-WWII conflicts have had an Israeli component aimed at advancing a 'Greater Israel' project using American resources
- This foreign policy violates Christian moral principles, particularly 'Thou shalt not kill,' and is bankrupting America financially and morally
Assumptions
- Congressional approval is constitutionally required for all military actions
- Public opinion should determine foreign policy direction in a democracy
- Foreign lobbying groups can effectively 'hijack' government policy
- Christian moral principles should guide American foreign policy
- The UN was designed to prevent wars and should function without great power interference
- American interests are fundamentally different from and often opposed to Israeli interests