Netanyahu Vs the Generals - The Battle for Israel''s Future

"Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and known to his supporters as 'Mr. Security'. This book explains the paradox of the intense mutual distrust between Netanyahu and the Israeli security community, which rejects his leadership and approach to national security"--

List of contents

Introduction; 1. The Israeli security establishment on the two-state solution; 2. 'Mr. Security'; 3. Policy disagreements; 4. The diminished clout of the generals; 5. Populists vs the security establishment; 6. Conclusion; Afterword.

About the author

Guy Ziv is Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security, School of International Service at American University, where he has been the recipient of two “Outstanding Teaching” awards. A regular commentator on major media outlets, Dr Ziv's articles have been published in both scholarly journals and leading newspapers. His first book, Why Hawks Become Doves: Shimon Peres and Foreign Policy Change in Israel, was published in 2014.

Summary

Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister and known to his supporters as 'Mr. Security'. This book explains the paradox of the intense mutual distrust between Netanyahu and the Israeli security community, which rejects his leadership and approach to national security.

Foreword

Explains the paradox of the Israeli security community's enduring opposition to Benjamin Netanyahu, long considered Israel's 'Mr. Security.'

Product details

• Authors: Guy Ziv, Guy (American University Ziv, Ziv Guy
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2024
• EAN: 9781009425698
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0942569-8
• No. of pages: 266
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Israel, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / General, Defence strategy, planning & research, Comparative Politics, Military and defence strategy, Political control and freedoms, Political Control & Freedoms, Academic style, Academism, Academicism