ABSTRACT
The 1990s were of particular importance in Israel’s history. After being a regional outcast for several decades since its establishment, Israel became an acceptable partner in regional interactions during the last decade of the twentieth century. The 1990s were characterized by drastic changes in the international system and by significant regional developments, which were of great importance in terms of Israeli national security. During this time, Israel’s international status improved. This chapter reviews the changes in Israel’s strategic environment in the 1990s at two levels of analysis. The first deals with the changes in the global international system and their impact on Israel’s position, while the second focuses on the interactions between the regional, political and military dynamics of Israel’s national security.
