U.S. legal frameworks sustain Israel's military superiority: A systemic analysis
Original framing: “How US law protects Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge” — Middle East Eye
In many non-Western societies, the idea of a state being legally guaranteed a military advantage is considered ethically problematic. For instance, in Islamic political thought, the concept of 'just war' includes the principle of proportionality, which is often violated in cases of sustained military superiority.
The U.S. legal framework that sustains Israel's military edge is a systemic mechanism embedded in broader geopolitical strategies.
This system not only reinforces regional power imbalances but also obscures the structural benefits the U.S. gains from this arrangement. Indigenous and cross-cultural perspectives highlight the ethical and moral dimensions of legal entrenchment of military superiority, while scientific and historical analyses reveal the long-term consequences of such policies. To move toward a more just and stable region, it is essential to reform legal frameworks, integrate marginalized voices, and promote multilateral security solutions. This requires a shift from unilateral military dominance to collective security and shared responsibility.