Israeli Foreign Policy (EPUB) von Uri Bialer

1. This book covers Israeli foreign policy from the early days of the state until the negotiation of the Oslo Accords (1948-1993).

2. Uri Bialer is a senior scholar who is well-recognized for his work on Israeli foreign policy.

3. This book will find audiences with researchers in Israel studies, Jewish studies, Middle East studies, foreign policy, and diplomatic history.

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Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part 1. The Historical Legacy

1. Jewish Diplomacy

2. The Foreign Relations of the Yishuv

3. A State in the Making

4. The War of Independence

Part 2. The Goals and the Test of Reality

5. "Our Raison d'Être"

6. A Land of Milk and Honey but No Oil

7. "Let My People Go"

Part 3. Strategic Relations

8. FranceWeapons Recognition and Grandeur

9. Sub-Saharan AfricaFailed Expectations

10. The United StatesThe Chosen Venue

Part 4. Peace

11. EgyptDiplomacy under the Shadow of the Sphinx

Epilogue: From Lake Success to Oslo

Further Readings

Index

Uri Bialer lays a foundation for understanding the principal aspects of Israeli foreign policy from the early days of the state's existence to the Oslo Accords. He presents a synthetic reading of sources, many of which are recently declassified official documents, to cover Israeli foreign policy over a broad chronological expanse. Bialer focuses on the objectives of Israel's foreign policy and its actualization, especially as it concerned immigration policy, oil resources, and the procurement of armaments. In addition to identifying important state actors, Bialer highlights the many figures who had no defined diplomatic roles but were influential in establishing foreign policy goals. He shows how foreign policy was essential to the political, economic, and social well-being of the state and how it helped to deal with Israel's most intractable problem, the resolution of the conflict with Arab states and the Palestinians.

Uri Bialer is Emeritus Professor of International Relations and holds the Maurice B. Hexter Chair in International Relations-Middle Eastern Studies at The Hebrew University. He is author ofCross on the Star of David.