{"product_id":"zions-dilemmas-9780801451041","title":"Zions Dilemmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book details the history and, in many cases, the chronic inadequacies in the making of Israeli national security policy, as well as its strengths: rapid and flexible responses, generally pragmatic decision-making, and effective planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZion's Dilemmas\u003c\/i\u003e is the most detailed analysis to date of the inner workings of Israel's national security establishment. It presents seven case studies: the two Lebanon wars (1982 and 2006); the peace processes with Egypt and the Palestinians; the unilateral withdrawals from Lebanon, in 2000, and Gaza, in 2005; and the failed Lavi fighter jet project, an ambitious attempt to build an indigenous warplane with U.S. funding, which was canceled in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Aluf Benn * Foreign Affairs *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreilich's book, which furnishes a unique glimpse into the Israeli national security decision-making process, is sure to become the 'go to' work on the subject. It is a must read for anyone interested in how and why Israeli governments have made—and continue to make—the national security decisions that they do.\u003c\/p\u003e -- David Rodman * Israel Affairs *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow often is a reviewer assigned a book he or she can confidently predict will become not only an indispensable reference work but the essential reference point for future research on a given subject? \u003ci\u003eZion's Dilemmas\u003c\/i\u003e is one such instance, and its author is to be congratulated for his outstanding scholarly contribution to the field of contemporary Israel studies writ large, and more specifically to the analysis of the country’s internal policymaking processes and status as a highly controversial yet formidable Middle Eastern and global state actor.\u003c\/p\u003e * Israeli Journal of Foreign Affairs *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author... presents a very informative account of how Israel formulates its national security policy.... The book also presents an in-depth analysis of the DMP in several major case studies in Israel's national security history.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Efraim Inbar * Political Science Quarterly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume is by one of the foremost analysts of Israel's national security policy (NSP).... It analyzes seven case studies dealing with NSP toward the Palestinians, Gaza, and Lebanon, and the building of the Lavi jet fighter.... Freilich argues that it is imperative for Israel to correct its NSP failures in order to meet expected strong challenges in the future. Those interested in Israel's NSP and its foreign policies will benefit greatly from this study.... \u003cb\u003eSumming Up\u003c\/b\u003e: Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e * Choice *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cb\u003ePart I. The Setting\u003c\/b\u003e1. Constraints and Players: The External Environment, Proportional Representation System, and National Security Establishment\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIsrael's National Security Environment\u003cbr\u003e The Proportional Representation System\u003cbr\u003e The National Security Establishment\u003c\/i\u003e2. The Decision-Making Process: How the System Actually Works\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePathology 1: An Unplanned Process\u003cbr\u003e Pathology 2: A Highly Politicized Process\u003cbr\u003e Pathology 3: Semi-organized Anarchy; or, Is Anyone at the Helm?\u003cbr\u003e Pathology 4: An Uninstitutionalized Process\u003cbr\u003e Pathology 5: Primacy of the Defense Establishment\u003cbr\u003e Something Must Be Good: Strengths of the Israeli System\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. The Case Studies\u003c\/b\u003e3. Camp David I: Making Peace with Egypt, 1977–19794. The Makings of a Young Lion: The Lavi Combat Aircraft, 1980–19875. The Invasion of Lebanon, 19826. Leaving Lebanon: The Unilateral Withdrawal, 20007. Camp David II: The Israeli- Palestinian Negotiations, 1999–20008. Disengaging from Gaza, 20059. Back Again: The Second Lebanon War, 2006\u003cb\u003ePart III. Final Thoughts\u003c\/b\u003eConclusions and Recommendations\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Case Studies in Comparative Perspective\u003cbr\u003e Key Findings\u003cbr\u003e Past Attempts at Reform\u003cbr\u003e Failings Tolerable No Longer\u003cbr\u003e Future Reforms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix 1: \u003c\/i\u003eThe INSC Law, 2008\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAppendix 2:\u003c\/i\u003e Recommendations of the Winograd Commission and the Shahak Committee\u003ci\u003eList of Interviews\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MB - Cornell University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51926117908823,"sku":"9780801451041","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801451041.jpg?v=1760622210","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/zions-dilemmas-9780801451041","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}