ABSTRACT

Research on the determinants of U.S. foreign aid to Israel is commonly motivated by two contesting theoretical paradigms. Pioneered by Organski, the self-interest paradigm conceptualises aid as a mutually beneficial deal that helps the U.S. to advance its interest in the Middle East. The influence paradigm, best showcased by Mearsheimer and Waltz, views U.S. aid to Israel as a corollary of the overwhelming influence of pro-Israel interest groups on U.S. foreign policy decision-making. This article attempts to shed new light on the debate by using systematic data analysis. The results show consistent evidence in support of the self-interest paradigm.

摘要

对美国对以色列的对外援助决定因素的研究通常受到两种有争议的理论范式的推动。由 Organski 首创的自利范式将援助概念化为一项互惠互利的交易，有助于美国推进其在中东的利益。米尔斯海默 (Mearsheimer) 和沃尔兹 (Waltz) 最好地展示了影响范式，认为美国对以色列的援助是亲以色列利益集团对美国外交政策决策产生压倒性影响的必然结果。本文试图通过使用系统的数据分析来阐明这场争论。结果显示一致的证据支持自利范式。