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Israel's Influence [audio 51min]

Two political scientists argue that the Israel lobby wields extraordinary influence over U.S. foreign policy. We'll hear different perspectives on its power in Washington. Guests: John Mearsheimer, professor of political science at the University of Chicago; Stephen Walt, professor, international affairs, John F Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University; Dennis Ross, former Middle East Special Coordinator, counselor and Ziegler distinguished fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy; James Thurber, Director and Professor at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University; Steven Spiegel, professor, political science, UCLA, and assistant director of the Burkle Center for International Relations.
Read entire article at WAMU "The Diane Rehm Show"