Divided into two clear parts the first part of this book examines politicaland economic factors in the global strategic environment including theapproach of US ... » 

Divided into two clear parts the first part of this book examines politicaland economic factors in the global strategic environment including theapproach of US and EU foreign policies towards Israel global trends in thefield of defence industries and the energy sector and their implications forthe Middle East and Israel.The second part focuses on Israels strategic agenda as reflected in itsmilitary force design and doctrine the dilemmas the country has faced in thecourse of fighting its wars of attrition the relations between military andcivil sectors in Israel the struggle against Israel on the part of nongovernmental organizations Israels main security challenges and nationalgrand strategy.This book was previously published as a special issue of Israel Affairs. «