National Security: The Israeli Experience

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A comprehensive account of Israel's doctrine of national security, this study examines to what degree security theories have proven valid and suggests an updated security doctrine for the next century. Beginning with the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, Israeli defense planners have faced a daunting task. General Tal describes the history of the Israel-Arab wars from the War of Independence onward and presents a security theory specific to Israel from which the fighting doctrines of the Israeli military derive. He also to categorizes the levels of security various nations enjoy as a result of their differing geo-political situations, their power, and the conflicts of interests that they face with their neighbors. This volume clarifies topics in the area of national security, the art of war, principles of war, and lessons learned from past conflicts. Tal concludes that previous security theory proved valid because it was based upon a decision to allocate the great portion of available resources, both intellectual and material, to secure national defense. However, this theory is no longer valid due to political changes in the Middle East and the development of modern military technologies. He asserts a new approach that rests upon mutual strategic deterrence throughout the region.

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.,."will appeal to those wishing to seek legitimations for its war policies. Researchers and practitioners."-Choice
...will appeal to those wishing to seek legitimations for its war policies. Researchers and practitioners.-Choice
All students of military studies could perhaps study the Israeli concepts for greater understanding.-U.S.I. Journal
Israel Tal's National Security is an excellent read.-Aerospace Power Chronicles
..."will appeal to those wishing to seek legitimations for its war policies. Researchers and practitioners."-Choice
"Israel Tal's National Security is an excellent read."-Aerospace Power Chronicles
"All students of military studies could perhaps study the Israeli concepts for greater understanding."-U.S.I. Journal

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ISRAEL TAL is the Assistant Minister of Defense for Israel./e In February 1942, he joined the British Eighth Army, Jewish Brigade, to serve in the Western Desert on the Italian Front. He served as the Commanding General, Armored Corps Command during the 1967 war and as the Vice Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.