Abstract
Because of its theoretical and practical significance and implications, in recent decades civil-military relations in Israel have been the focus of extended debates among analysts from different academic disciplines.1 That more than a half-century after its establishment, Israel lacks clearly defined and internationally recognized borders; that it is still engaged in an unending conflict with its neighbors; that many of its citizens continue to believe that it is facing existential threats; and that its security sector2 and especially the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) play a major role in almost all spheres-all these have made this topic perennially relevant and debatable. In fact, various writers imply clear causal links between some or all of these factors.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Militarism and Israeli Society |
Publisher | Indiana University Press |
Pages | 14-41 |
Number of pages | 28 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780253354419 |
State | Published - 2010 |