THE US has three areas of major strategic interest among warlike standoffs around the world Ukraine-Russia, Israel-Iran and China-Taiwan.
Backing allies in regional military engagements is always a risk for the US. If that backing ends in an engagement far longer than anticipated, the bankrolling also becomes the US's responsibility. President Joe Biden has been attempting for a year to garner legislative backing for financial support for the provision of sufficient funds to cater to the security of its allies Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, in that order of precedence. Conceptually, Biden wished to balance this with a display of humanitarian support to ward off inevitable criticism about the support in the kinetic domain. The Republican opposition has been needling the president for over a year but has at last helped pass the bill into law. Ironically, it's happening just when campuses in the US are going berserk with protests about the Israeli operations in Gaza.
The package totalling $95 billion includes $61 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel and $8 billion for Taiwan.
It is a substantial package that can make a major impact, particularly to Ukraine and Israel's capability. With everything in readiness due to the long-anticipated clearance by the lawmakers, the weapon packages can be rolled out instantly to Ukraine, where the situation is obviously very tenuous. The passage of the bill bears huge scope for psychological messaging related to the US's loyalty to its allies, a sense of commitment that it will not turn its back on them.
This story is from the May 01, 2024 edition of The New Indian Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the May 01, 2024 edition of The New Indian Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale gets premiere date
AN upcoming documentary, which revolves around Nayanthara, titled Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale, is all set to premiere on Netflix on November 18, on the occasion of the actor's birthday.
BOTTLE RADHA TO RELEASE IN DECEMBER
ARLIER, we had reported that actor Guru Somasundaram is all set to headline debut director Dhinakaran Sivalingam's film, Bottle Radha.
Channing Tatum, Dave Bautista to star in Alpha Gang
The Zellner brothers' upcoming alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang, starring and produced by Cate Blanchett, has added an impressive lineup of actors to its cast.
BOTTLE RADHA TO RELEASE IN DECEMBER
ARLIER, we had reported that actor Guru Somasundaram is all set to headline debut director Dhinakaran Sivalingam's film, Bottle Radha.
Tales of trick-or-treat knows no zip code
HALLOWEEN in Chennai may not have the long-standing charm of Deepavali, but it's quickly finding its own quirky spot in the city's lineup of celebrations.
Speeding into FIA spotlight
FOR fans of F1 who cheer on Charles Leclerc's every turn, here's a homegrown story worth celebrating.
'I LOVE TO PAIR HUMOUR AND HORROR'
Director Coralie Fargeat speaks about her body horror film, The Substance, impossible beauty standards for woman, working with Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, and more
Manchester United target Amorim says 'nothing decided yet'
RUBEN Amorim has said that \"nothing is decided yet,\" after Manchester United made the Sporting Lisbon coach their top target to replace sacked manager Erik ten Hag.
Medvedev loses to Popyrin in Paris
DANIIL Medvedev is still searching for his first ATP tournament victory this year after the World No 5 lost to Australia's Alexei Popyrin for the first time in his career at the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
Gill takes pay cut to keep Titans' core intact
GUJARAT Titans captain Shubman Gill has decided to take a pay cut and will be the second player retained by the IPL franchise ahead of the October 31 deadline.