China's port deals a test of the US-Israel alliance

© Anton Kudelin

Fascinating analysis of the strategic conundrum currently facing Israeli policymakers, as well as their counterparts in Washington. While the US has long been the staunchest of Israel’s allies, the decision to allow Chinese state-run firms to construct new terminals in Ashdod and Haifa – and in the case of the latter, to be awarded a 25-year operating contract – could have significant geopolitical ramifications. The projects may fall under China’s Belt & Road initiative, but US intelligence chiefs are understandably ...