MORNING GLORY: Among America’s allies, Israel is 'first among equals'

Israel emerges as America's top ally due to its nuclear superpower status, democratic government and reliable partnership in the turbulent Middle East region.

Israel, is, of course, not our only ally in the free world, or even our only ally in that region. Former Secretary of Defense General James Mattis has routinely referred to the United Arab Emirates, to cite the obvious example, as "little Sparta" for two decades, and the general is right to call attention to the U.A.E.’s reliable friendship and commitment to our shared interests.