Netanyahu: Iran Nuclear Deal A 'Historic Mistake'

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43. Israel's place as "our great ally in the region" is an inherently tenuous one

That's a big part of what their government's panic is about. Make no mistake, we will ditch them the moment a better option arises in the region. Israel just does not have nearly enough non-military influence in the region, and their behavior makes them an albatross around our neck. It's just that even with these problems, they're the best option for a cemented relationship.

- A democratic Egypt is our #1 interest. Egypt is strong in terms of military, finances, and regional influence. The only problem is it's been ruled by - and is currently being ruled by - savage military juntas. Good enough for a strategic alliance, but not good enough for lasting political affiliation.

- Barring Egypt, then an open Iran is our better deal. And Iran is opening up, so Israel is shitting itself. iran is, of course, not perfect. But it's frankly leagues ahead of any other nation in the region, barring perhaps Turkey and Israel - And Turkey's dead-set on Europe, and iran lacks Israel's heavily-tarnished record in the region.

when you see Israel and Saudi Arabia maneuvering in the middle east, this is essentially the core of it - both states are trying to preserve their status as US favorites by hindering or crippling potential rivals to that place.