Endless Summer: Iran, Woke Two?, And The George Costanza Theory Of War

Europe's security predicament is increasingly paradoxical. Facing an expanding Russian threat and growing uncertainty about American commitments, European governments have pledged to achieve greater strategic autonomy. Yet their efforts to strengthen their defenses have produced a new dependency, this time on Israel. Even as European capitals have become increasingly critical of Israeli policies and imposed restrictions on arms exports to Israel, they turn to Israeli manufacturers for some of the military technologies they need most urgently.

Hoover Institution fellows weighed in: Russell Berman called the turnout “far beyond what we see in the US.” Larry Diamond noted that the election posed challenges for Netanyahu’s coalition, which he said held 61 seats before the vote but won only 53. “Avoiding another round of elections will require creativity, compromise, and focus on the national interest,” Peter Berkowitz wrote.

A Houthi missile striking a Saudi oil terminal can reach an American household through the price of gasoline. Attacks on merchant ships can reach American businesses through higher freight bills and delayed deliveries. Washington may choose to look away from Yemen. It cannot choose to escape the consequences.