Concerning the development of Israel as a network state. We are entering uncharted territory.
We have never had any proxies before and yet it is a strengthening of the Jewish state.
First of all, it is EXTREMELY difficult diplomatic work. At the one hand we need to support our proxies, at the other hand we need to maintain a good relationship to the rest of the powers in the Middle East.
This balance is underlined in the current debate with the Druze. At the one hand we can expand the territory of Israel. But that will come at the expense of the relationship to Saudi Arabia and Syria itself.
They want a unified Syria.
So there is a VERY difficult balancing act there. A difficulty that will be repeated any time we get a new ally.
Türkiye is really the issue.
They also want to expand their power, and that often collides with the interests of Israel.
However as in all things Middle East. The wise prevails. We have to think, deeply on each move and where it puts us.
G-d bless the will to be fair and a good partner to all. May Israel survive.
