Israel and its Future

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Israel and its Future is of interest to anyone engaged in political debates about Israel's current policies. Professor Michael Anbar includes forty essays on different aspects of the Arab-Israeli conflict from a realistic historical perspective. By exploring controversial issues Israel and its Future will intrigue anyone who follows this conflict, including proponents and opponents of the different policies debated. The essays address Arabs and Jews, Americans and Israelis, ultraliberals and arch-conservatives, ordinary citizens and politicians. Professor Anbar draws on his personal experience in Israel before and during its War of Independence in which had an active role, first in besieged Jerusalem and then in the fledgling Israeli air-force. As a scientist Professor Anbar had a leading role in the development of the Israeli nuclear program. During the Six Days War he was involved in defense against the ominous danger of chemical warfare agents provided by Russia to Egypt. Israel and its Future illuminates events, ideas, and controversial policies from uncommon perspectives and suggests constructive solutions. It belongs to the "must read" category for anyone concerned with war and peace in the Middle East.