Unified at War, Divided at Home: The U.S.-Israel Campaign to Remake the Middle East
The piece argues that the U.S. and Israel have mounted the first truly joint operation against Iran, signaling a historic shift in alliance practice with fused intelligence and shared risk, but rising domestic political divisions in both countries threaten long-term support and future coordination; while militarily advancing goals like crippling Iran’s missiles and leadership, the outcome now hinges on leadership and public opinion, as regional stability remains uncertain after the campaign ends.