ABSTRACT

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) plays a key role in Israeli society, and has traditionally been perceived not only as the guardian of national survival, but also as a 'people's army' responsible for the custody of national values. This volume analyses the circumstances currently undermining these perceptions, and explores both the changes occurring

chapter 1|14 pages

Frameworks of analysis

part |2 pages

PART I Changing contexts

chapter 2|18 pages

Forging a relationship

chapter 3|19 pages

The changing operational landscape

chapter 4|27 pages

The new societal setting

part |2 pages

PART II New dilemmas

chapter 6|29 pages

From nation-binder to nation-divider?

chapter 7|19 pages

The appropriate application of force?

part |2 pages

PART III Prospects

chapter 8|18 pages

Future challenges and their resolution