Israel's asymmetric wars /
Samy Cohen ; translated by Cynthia Schoch.
- New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
- 196 p. ; 22 cm.
- Sciences Po series in international relations and political economy .
Includes bibliographical references and index
pt. 1. A genealogy of "disproportionate response" -- Asymmetric warfare : a challenge for democracies -- The roots of a doctrine -- "Peace for Galilee," or, The making of a new insurgency -- How the IDF popularized the First Intifada -- pt. 2. The handling of the Second Intifada -- Botched engagement in the Intifada -- Tightening the screws -- The counter-productive virtuosity of targeted killings -- The resilience of Israeli democracy -- Strategic Inconsistencies -- Conclusion: "The only enemy that can defeat the IDF."
9780230104440 (alk. paper)
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Terrorism--Government policy--History.--Israel Terrorismo--PolĂtica del gobierno--Historia.--Israel National security--History.--Israel Intifada, 1987-1993. Nacional de seguridad--Historia.--Irael Intifada, 1987-1993. Al-Aqsa Intifada, 2000-