Cohen, Samy.

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."

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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-

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