Routledge Handbook on Israel's Foreign Relations

This Handbook provides a comprehensive account of contemporary Israeli diplomacy and analyzes the changing dynamics of Israel's bilateral relations with other states and the international community over the past seventy-five years. It highlights how domestic, societal, and economic interests, along with changing Israeli narratives of identity and location, shape and impact Israeli foreign policy. The book is designed for students taking courses in Israel studies and Middle Eastern studies, as well as a general readership interested in Israeli affairs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 398 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive Handbook delves into the intricate realm of contemporary Israeli diplomacy, offering a detailed account of the evolving dynamics of Israel's bilateral relations with other states and the international community over the past seventy-five years. While research into Israeli foreign policy has often been overshadowed by discussions on security, domestic politics, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this Handbook seeks to bridge the gap in the literature. Comprising 31 essays authored by esteemed scholars of Israel, the Handbook elucidates how a multitude of domestic, societal, and economic interests, coupled with shifting Israeli narratives of identity and location, shape and influence Israeli foreign policy decisions. It illustrates how these factors have shaped foreign policy choices and the various instruments, including economic cooperation, arms sales, military training, and intelligence sharing, employed by Israel to promote its interests and establish relationships with countries and actors across the globe.

In contrast to the notion propagated by Kissinger that Israel lacks a foreign policy, this Handbook emphasizes the rich, diverse, and ever-changing tapestry of Israel's foreign relations. Written in a accessible and engaging style, the book is tailored for students enrolled in courses on Israel studies and Middle Eastern studies, as well as a broad audience with an interest in Israeli affairs.

Weight: 930g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367499761