National Security
Subtitle: The Israeli Experience
Publisher: Praeger Publishers
Published: April 30, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9780275968120
Subjects: Asian / Middle Eastern history: postwar, from c 1945 -; Defence strategy, planning & research; International relations; Jewish studies; Peace studies; 20th century; Israel - History; National Security Issues; History; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations; History & Theory - General; Military Science; Political Freedom & Security - International Secur; History / Military / General; Middle East - Israel; Military - Strategy; Arab-Israeli conflict; History, Military; Israel; Military policy; National security
First sentence: The concept of national security deals with safeguarding a nation's existence and defending its vital interests.
Description: "This study examines the degree to which 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 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."--BOOK JACKET.