Strategic Assessment

Israel’s strength must be disproportionate to its size or to the challenges it faces, and it must be so strong that its enemies know in advance that they will lose any war against it. A strong Israel is much more than a strong IDF. It is an Israel that thrives economically, enjoys social cohesion and a shared ethos, is bolstered by undisputed strategic alliances and international backing, and boasts a decisive qualitative and technological edge. Creating this integrated power, which unites the military and civilian components into a single force, is the central role of the prime minister of Israel. His role is to connect three levels: Israel’s military strength, its socio-economic strength, and its political strength. These are not separate elements, but rather a single combined entity. The proper balance between them is a force multiplier for Israel’s strength. Creating and fortifying this combination creates “integrated power” (the Israeli version of “smart power”), which is the key to the development of Israel’s strength.