Publications
Tel Aviv: Institute for National Security Studies, 2011
The book includes thirteen analytical essays written by INSS researchers. Focus is on Israel’s strategic environment, particularly in the wake of the major changes experienced in the Middle East commonly known as the Arab spring. The ongoing Palestinian issue and Iran’s nuclear program remain at the fore of the challenges facing Israel. Other issues explored in the volume include the “new” Middle East and the role of the superpowers, Turkey, and questions of particular urgency to Israel, including the deligitimization threat, military and civilian defense, and economic challenges.
Part I: The Middle East Agenda
A New Middle East? / Mark A. Heller
The Superpowers and the Middle East: Walking a Fine Line / Oded Eran, Zvi Magen, and Shimon Stein
Israel and the Arab World: The Power of the People / Shlomo Brom
The Israeli-Palestinian Arena: Independent Moves, Little Coordination / Anat Kurz
Part II: Iran, Turkey, and the Northern Axis
Iran's Regional Status: Expanding Influence alongside Weaknesses / Ephraim Kam
The International Community vs. Iran: Pressures, Delays, No Decisive Results / Emily B. Landau
Turkey and the Middle East: Between Euphoria and Sobriety / Gallia Lindenstrauss
PART III: Israel: Coping with the Challenges
The Delegitimization Threat: Roots, Manifestations, and Containment / Yehuda Ben Meir and Owen Alterman
The IDF Multiyear Plan: Dilemmas and Responses / Giora Eiland
The Civilian Front: From the Threat to the Response / Meir Elran
Israel's Defense Economy: Security and Social Challenges / Shmuel Even
Conclusion
Israel and the Regional Shockwaves / Shlomo Brom and Anat Kurz
Appendix: The Middle East Military Balance
Trends in Military Buildup in the Middle East / Yiftah S. Shapir
Review of Armed Forces / Yiftah S. Shapir and Tamir Magal