A Framework for U.S.-Israel Post-Aid Strategic-Industrial Cooperation
Main Points
- Israel’s strategic role has evolved from aid recipient to full U.S. partner.
- The current aid-based framework no longer reflects this reality.
- A post-aid model should strengthen, not weaken, the U.S.-Israel alliance.
- Israel should gradually assume full responsibility for funding its own defense.
- The United States and Israel should deepen technological, industrial, and operational cooperation.
- The new framework should include supply guarantees, joint production, future-defense technologies, and broader regional integration.
- The paper concludes with concrete proposed language for a new MOU and accompanying Letter of Intent.