Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge at Risk

Prof. Kobi Michael discusses the serious concern that Israel is potentially on the path toward losing its Qualitative Military Edge in the region due to the American strategy, which considers Qatar and Turkey as crucial and influential players required for reshaping the Middle East. He suggests that President Trump’s approach is a pure business and economic strategy aimed at strengthening the American economy and increasing dependencies on the US by selling military hardware, and proposes that Israel should change the nature of US military aid from direct assistance to technological and scientific cooperation and development that will benefit both countries.

The full interview took place on Channel I24, on December 16, 2025.