Israel: The Middleman in the US-China Drug War

The United States and China are currently engaged in a trade war, but they are also waging a drug war against each other. The US has accused China of being a major source of fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, and China has accused the US of being a major market for illegal drugs.

In the midst of this drug war, Israel is finding itself in a unique position. Israel is a close ally of the US, but it also has strong economic ties to China. This gives Israel the potential to play a mediating role between the two countries.

Israel has already begun to take steps to position itself as a mediator in the drug war. In 2019, Israel hosted a meeting of senior US and Chinese officials to discuss the issue of fentanyl. The meeting was seen as a positive step, and it is possible that Israel could play a more active role in mediating between the two countries in the future.

There are a number of reasons why Israel would be well-suited to play a mediating role in the drug war. First, Israel has a strong track record of intelligence gathering and counter-terrorism. This experience could be invaluable in helping the US and China to track down and disrupt the flow of illegal drugs.

Second, Israel has a good relationship with both the US and China. This could help to build trust and confidence between the two countries, which would be essential for any successful mediation effort.

Third, Israel is a neutral party in the drug war. This means that it would not be seen as taking sides, which would be important in order to maintain the trust of both the US and China.

Of course, there are also some challenges that Israel would face in playing a mediating role in the drug war. First, it would need to be careful not to get caught in the middle of the conflict between the US and China. Second, it would need to be able to convince both countries that it is truly impartial.

Despite these challenges, Israel has the potential to play a valuable role in mediating the drug war between the US and China. If successful, Israel could help to reduce the flow of illegal drugs between the two countries, which would have a significant positive impact on public health.