Bücher der Reihe Israeli History, Politics and Society

The essays in this volume aim to develop the philosophies and writings of Professor David Vital within modern diplomacy, issues relating to modern Jewish history, and within the State of Israel and its conduct of foreign relations.

Based on archival material, this book examines David Ben-Gurion's influence on the relationship between the state of Israel, the Zionist Organization and American Jewry between 1948-1963 when he served as Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. This is useful for those interested Middle East Studies, Jewish Studies, and ethnicity and nationalism.

This book focuses on the bi-lateral and multilateral relations between Britain and Israel during the period following their armed clash in January 1949, to Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza and the Sinai in March 1957.

The 1996 Israel elections were the first elections by direct vote for the position of Prime Minister. This work looks at the parties, election campaigns and the processes that determined the outcome.

This book seeks to reconstruct and elucidate the processes behind the decisions made by the Johnson Administration during the years 1965-68 to sell Israel M-48 tanks, A-4 Skyhawk planes and F-4 Phantom planes.

The essays here attempt to move beyond the question of Israel's "uniqueness" to examine the pace and direction of change of Israel's political, social and economic institutions.

A distinguished group of strategists assesses the balance of opportunities confronting Israel at this critical juncture in its history and offers possible solutions to its pressing dilemmas.

Looking at the political, military and intelligence components of the Yom Kippur War, this work offers interpretations of Israel's conflict with the Arabs.

Shedding light on Irish and Israeli foreign policy, this work examines the relationship between Ireland and the Zionist Movement and the state of Israel from the context of Palestine's partition and the delay in Ireland's recognition of the State of Israel until 1963.

Provides a description and analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Presenting an overview of the core issues of contention, the various key 'players' and the possible solutions formulated during the peace process effort, this book sheds light on the events of that period.

Demonstrates that the origins of the US-Israeli alliance lay in the former's concern over Egyptian influence in Jordan, contrasting with the widely-held view of the significance of the Six Day War. This book is aimed at students of Middle East studies, history, and politics.

Can Israel be both Jewish and truly democratic? Citing various constitutions and laws, this book explores concept of a Jewish State and its various meanings in the light of international law. It concludes that international reality does not accord with the concept which regards a modern, liberal democracy as a culturally 'neutral' entity.