Intra-organizational conflict in the Pro-Israel Lobby
Date
2024
Authors
Hadigian, Sara
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Publisher
University of Oregon
Abstract
This thesis explores how differing tactics of socio-political movements apply to the theory of the radical flank effect. Throughout this thesis I will examine two major players in the pro-Israel lobby in the United States, AIPAC and J Street, and the ways their differing strategies in congress, public relations, messaging, and use of PAC money to impact support for their cause. In this thesis I will prove that the intra-organizational conflict in the Pro-Israel lobby is an example of a positive correlation in the radical flank effect, as shown by the diminishing of support for the right wing flank of the pro-Israel lobby as they become more hardline and radical. This thesis will not be examining the growing pro-Palestine lobby.
Description
35 pages
Keywords
Lobby, Israel, PAC Money, Radical Flank Theory, Radical Social Movements