Israel’s Foreign Policy Fiasco: A Deep Dive into MITVIM’s Annual Index
-
Hashim Sheikh - . September 4, 2023
- . Update: September 4, 2023 2:59 pm
Israel just received a score of 4.82 out of 10 on MITVIM’s annual foreign policy evaluation, shocking the country. This abysmal result, which is the lowest in the previous seven years, highlights a serious discrepancy between the actions of the Israeli government and the opinions of its people. Such a dismal performance necessitates reflection in a world where foreign policy is crucial.
The MITVIM survey, conducted in late July, involved 800 participants, representing a diverse cross-section of Israel’s adult population. The results, which have a claimed margin of error of 3.5%, portray an unsettling picture of Israel’s position on the world stage.
The survey addressed a number of crucial subjects that shed insight on Israel’s errors in foreign policy, including:
Impact of Internal Policies
The Israeli government’s internal policies, notably those pertaining to judicial reform and the West Bank, have irreparably damaged the country’s international ties. According to the survey, a sizable portion of Israelis are unhappy with these measures, which raises concerns about their potential long-term effects.
Normalisation in the Arab World
A major theme of the poll was normalisation with Arab nations, particularly Saudi Arabia. The majority of respondents agreed that these connections should be used to advance Palestinian peace. The government’s ability to successfully translate this public mood into diplomatic advancement, however, remains to be seen.
Iran’s Nuclear Development
Israel’s position on Iran’s nuclear development is essential because it is a serious issue in the area. According to the survey, Israel’s strategy may not be in line with what the public expects, further escalating the country’s foreign policy issue.
Keep Reading
Climate Crisis and Chinese Involvement
In international politics, environmental issues and China’s expanding meddling in Middle Eastern events are taking the stage. It is clear that the way Israel has handled these issues has fallen short of what the public expected.
Ukraine situation
Questions were also made about the Israeli government’s stance on the situation there, underlining the difficulties in resolving international disputes while upholding diplomatic connections.
According to the survey, Israel’s standing in the world has drastically declined to just 5.03 out of 10, with only 18% of participants rating it as “good.” An important component of Israel’s past foreign policy, U.S.-Israeli relations, got a dismal 5.3 out of 10. These significant decreases from last year’s scores point to a concerning pattern.
The difficulties in Israel’s foreign policy are further highlighted by a recent diplomatic gaffe in which the country’s covert meeting with its equivalent in Libya was made public. This incident stressed the already difficult regional environment and led to protests in Libya.
In conclusion, MITVIM’s foreign policy index serves as a wake-up call for Israel. It draws attention to the widening gap between popular opinion and government actions, the nation’s alarming decline in the eyes of the world, and the necessity of recalibrating foreign policy tactics. The way forward requires a rigorous reevaluation of priorities, a concentration on diplomatic dexterity, and a dedication to responding to the issues brought up by the Israeli public. Israel’s standing on the international stage is at risk, so it’s critical to move quickly and deliberately to reverse these worrying trends.
