Israel's asymmetric wars

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This book analyzes why and how the Israeli army did not succeed in finding the appropriate way to fight terrorism since the creation of the Israeli state.

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Full title :Israel's asymmetric wars / Samy Cohen ; translated by Cynthia Schoch.

Summary

This book analyzes why and how the Israeli army did not succeed in finding the appropriate way to fight terrorism since the creation of the Israeli state.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2010.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Palgrave Macmillan
Place of Publication:New York, NY
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2010.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (196 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780230112971, 0230112978, 9781349288960, 1349288969
DOI:10.1007/978-0-230-11297-1
oclc:ocn703152760
LC Classification:HV6433.I75
Dewey Decimal:363.325095694

pt. 1. A genealogy of "disproportionate response" -- Asymmetric warfare : a challenge for democracies -- The roots of a doctrine -- "Peace for Galilee," or, The making of a new insurgency -- How the IDF popularized the First Intifada -- pt. 2. The handling of the Second Intifada -- Botched engagement in the Intifada -- Tightening the screws -- The counter-productive virtuosity of targeted killings -- The resilience of Israeli democracy -- Strategic Inconsistencies -- Conclusion: "The only enemy that can defeat the IDF."

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Al-Aqsa Intifada, 2000- Asymmetric warfare Asymmetric warfare -- History. -- Israel Bekämpfung Bewaffneter Konflikt Guerre asymétrique -- Histoire. -- Isra… History Intifada d'Al-Aqsa, 2000- Intifada, 1987-1993 Israel Israel -- Military policy Israel., Tseva haganah le-Yiśraʼel Jakōb Patriarcha Military policy National security National security -- History. -- Israel POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom … Since 1987 Terrorism -- Government policy Terrorism -- Government policy -- Israel