| ID | 072814 |
| Title Proper | Israel |
| Other Title Information | coping with a proliferated region |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Pedatzur, Reuven |
| Publication | 2005. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article deals with the evolving Israeli policy on the issues of ballistic missile threat, and missile defence. The Israeli perception of the missile menace has changed drastically as a result of the 1991 Gulf War. This led to a set of decisions by the Israeli leadership which have resulted in the allocation of enormous resources to accelerate the development and deployment of the Arrow anti-tactical ballistic missile system. To analyse these decisions and their implications, the unique Israeli decision-making process is described. The article outlines this process as part of the Israeli strategic culture, and examines the roles, and influence of the main actors in the process. Israel can be described as a relatively liberal democracy in all aspects of civilian life. But, on issues of national security and defence, the country is a limited and restricted democracy. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary Security Policy Vol. 26, No. 3; Dec 2005: p621-638 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary Security Policy Vol: 26 No 3 |
| Key Words | Israel ; Missile Defence ; Ballistic Missile Threat ; Iraq Missile Attacks-1991 ; Decision-Making Process ; Strategic Culture |