In an Emerging New World Order: Israel's Evolving Relations

Explore Israel’s relationships with Russia, China and Middle Eastern New Friends (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE), and whether there are signs that Israel has been preparing for a shift away from dependence on the USA. With a large Russian ethnic bloc politically active in Israel, Netanyahu spends a lot of time in Moscow and talking to Putin. Has Russia replaced the USA as the major superpower in the Middle East? Will Iran be moderated by Russia, or will Russia use Iran as a client rogue state?

It's no secret that China has been investing heavily in both Israeli technology, and in Israel itself. Will Israel's economic ties shift away from the US and Europe towards China? What is China’s long term goal?

Hear about Israel’s relationships with Old Enemies (e.g., Iran, Syria, Gaza). Bashar Asad went from not controlling most of Syria to winning the Syrian civil war with Russian and Iranian help, all the while as Trump talks openly of withdrawal of remaining US troops in the fight against ISIS. What does the future hold?

Presenter: Dr. Jonathan Adelman is a full professor at the Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, has written 25 op-eds for the Jerusalem Post and over 100 op-eds for other media. He has also written or co-authored 12 books. His work has often focused on Russia, China and Israel, which he has visited 40 times.