“Be it resolved, the U.S.-Israel alliance is a strategic asset for American foreign policy.”

Princeton Open Campus Coalition, with support from Steamboat Institute and Princetonians for Free Speech, is proud to present a compelling debate on the following resolution: Be it resolved, the U.S.-Israel alliance is a strategic asset for American foreign policy. Arguing the affirmative is Josh Hammer, Senior editor-at-large of Newsweek; Host of The Josh Hammer Show; and Author of the forthcoming book, Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Arguing the negative is Dave Smith, Stand-Up Comedian; Host of Part of the Problem Podcast; and Libertarian Political Commentator. The moderator is Tom Rogan, Foreign Policy/National Security Writer, Washington Examiner; Tony Blankley Senior Fellow, Steamboat Institute. 00:00 - 4:00 - Introductory Remarks 4:00 - 6:30 - Pre-debate poll 6:30 - 12:30 - Opening statements by Josh Hammer 12:30 - 17:30 - Opening statements by Dave Smith 17:30 - 24:50 - Are Israel's interests beneficial or detrimental to the U.S.? 24:50 - 31:00 - Netanyahu and his plans for Israel 31:00 - 32:47 - Netanyahu versus Osama Bin Laden? 32:47 - 40:00 - Should America join the Israel military effort? 40:00 - 42:30 - Does Israel want to overthrow Iran? 42:30 - 47:00 - Besides cybersecurity, what is the most prized commodity that Israel provides? 47:00 - 50:00 - The history of the British Mandate for Palestine 50:00 - 53:00 - Can we morally support the Israel regime? 53:00 - 58:20 - The two-state solution and APAC 58:20 - 1:02:32 - Anti-semitism in America and in American education systems. 1:02:32 - 1:04:00 - Does Israel get the right to a state? 1:04:00 - 1:08:00 - History of the state of Israel and Palestine 1:08:00 - 1:11:00 - Has the moves of Israel been popular? 1:11:00 - 1:21:00 - Closing remarks 1:21:00 - 1:22:00 - Post debate poll 1:22:00 - 1:22:55 - Closing remarks