[Salon] J.D. Vance’s Foreign Policy Vision

[Todd Pierce <todd.e.pierce@icloud.com>]

There are two digital platforms I get a lot of my information from, both with “Jewish” as their prefix. One, Jewish Insider, I rely on for pro-Trump, pro-Israeli fascist (I repeat myself) news.

The, other, Jewish Currents, I rely on for astute analysis of National Conservatism, and anti-Israeli fascism, by Suzanne Schneider particularly. Of the articles/videos referred to below, I recommend the following, as especially relevant to the “Settler ideology” in our midst:

“Light Among The Nations,” Suzanne Schneider, Jewish Currents

“Vance on Iran: ‘If You’re Going to Punch the Iranians, You Punch Them Hard,’” Matthew Kassel, Jewish Insider

Vance’s Keynote Speech at Quincy Institute/The American Conservative Conference

“Trump Taps Vance as Running Mate, Anointing Ideological Successor,” Matthew Kassel, Jewish Insider

With those "Settler Ideology” carriers  like ideological "Fifth Columnists,” attacking and undermining our Constitution (though they’re not alone), and inciting “hostile feelings,” as National Conservatism, and/or, the “New Right.” Like these New Right speakers at a NatCon affiliated think-tank (also mentioned below, meriting a critical look as they do to rival think tanks, when they promote National Conservatism so zealously): https://quincyinst.org/events/the-new-right-ukraine-marks-major-foreign-policy-shift-among-conservatives/

https://jewishcurrents.org/j-d-vances-foreign-policy-vision?token=f8_qWGCGWjCRmS2hfU2l6PloPetuKJpS

J.D. Vance’s Foreign Policy Vision

Donald Trump’s decision to tap Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate marks the culmination of a Republican foreign policy transformation. While some aspects of Trump’s foreign policy choices in his first term alienated neoconservatives, other elements aligned with their views—and his previous vice presidential pick, Mike Pence, hailed from the interventionist wing of the party. By contrast, Vance has stridently denounced the Iraq War and criticized US funding for Ukraine. His selection suggests that a second Trump term could represent a sharper break from GOP orthodoxy on foreign policy and heralds the rise of a realist nationalist vision for how the US should conduct itself around the world.

On this episode of On the Nose, senior reporter Alex Kane speaks with historian Suzanne Schneider and political analyst Matt Duss about the ideology driving Vance’s agenda, his argument that “America First” foreign policy must include US support for Israel, and how a second Trump administration would differ from the Biden administration on international affairs.

Thanks to guest producer Will Smith and to Nathan Salsburg for the use of his song “VIII (All That Were Calculated Have Passed).”

Transcript forthcoming.

Articles Mentioned and Further Reading:

“Light Among The Nations,” Suzanne Schneider, Jewish Currents

“Vance on Iran: ‘If You’re Going to Punch the Iranians, You Punch Them Hard,’” Matthew Kassel, Jewish Insider

Vance’s Keynote Speech at Quincy Institute/The American Conservative Conference

“Trump Taps Vance as Running Mate, Anointing Ideological Successor,” Matthew Kassel, Jewish Insider

“Leaked Memo Shows J.D. Vance’s Anti-Woke Ideology on Foreign Affairs,” John Hudson, The Washington Post

“Harris Candidacy Gives Democrats a Chance to Pivot on Gaza,” Matt Duss, Foreign Policy