In this three-part series on Christian Zionism, Walter Russell Mead explains its historical context and addresses confusion surrounding its origins, discusses the evolution of American Zionism before and after the establishment of modern Israel, and explores Israel’s increasingly divisive role in American politics and the future of the United States-Israel relationship.
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A 49.5-megawatt data center is under construction on April 14, 2026, in Vernon, California. (Getty Images)