IDSF: How China and the US are directing the War in Gaza

Peloni:  Fascinating must see interview with international affairs expert Yifa Segal in which she depicts everything taking place today as being related to the power paradigm of America vs China.  The resulting trade routes which will emerge from the contest between these two super powers will itself define the future import and stability of those nations on whom these trade routes might depend.  Yifa warns, however, that all actors involved in this undertaking should understand that none of them are essential to US intentions, and that anyone of them might be replaced as the trade route can be routed through other states.  She also raises the concern that this warning is likewise true for Israel as well.  With this in mind, she challenges that the role for Israel to play in all of this is that of facilitating solutions so as to be a relevant partner for the American designs for the future.  It is under this consideration that she explains using the Israeli side of the Yellow Line as a solution in Gaza might significantly advantage Israel.

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December 3, 2025 | 4 Comments »

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    • @Michael

      Is a “vassal state” the same as a “puppet regime”?

      I think it is wise to recognize the complex nature of the US-Israeli relationship. While the US easily does not entirely respect Israel’s independence, they do recognize the significant value which Israel brings to the relationship for the US. Hence, while Trump feels at ease ordering Israeli planes home from Iran, he is not ordering Israeli forces out of Syria, not thus far in any event. There is certainly pressure on Israel to do so, but Bibi has clearly said no for some time now and also, the bombs keep dropping in Lebanon.

      Notably, puppets being puppets don’t say no.

      • @Peloni
        @Michael

        Just for fun I googled: puppets who say no Twilight Zone.

        and got:

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        How The Twilight Zone Pulled Off Ventriloquism Twist
        The Twilight Zone episode featuring puppets that talk back and say “no” is primarily “The Dummy” (Season 3, 1962), starring Cliff Robertson as ventriloquist Jerry Etherson, whose dummy, Willie, comes to life and eventually takes over his body, with Willie essentially becoming the ventriloquist. There’s also a similar, later episode, “Caesar and Me” (Season 5, 1964), with Jackie Cooper, where the puppet Caesar also talks and manipulates his owner, showing the theme of living puppets is a recurring trope in the series. These episodes play on the inherent creepiness of ventriloquist dummies, using them as vessels for psychological horror and supernatural possession in classic Twilight Zone style, often blurring the lines between reality and delusion.