This book examines Israel's strategic and military challenges in the Middle East, especially with regard to Syria and Iran, highlighting the relevance of past lessons from both the Cold War and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Ehud Eilam analyzes Israel's position toward Iran's nuclear project, the relationship between Israel and the United States, the struggle over the Golan Heights, and Israel's maneuvering between Hamas and the Palestinian authority. Other chapters examine the implications of the unrest in Egypt, the war in Libya, and the war in Syria, including Syria's chemical weapons...

This book offers an in depth discussion of the Israeli – Iranian conflict, and its implications for the United States and Arab states. The main topic is Israel’s approach to handling Iran and its partners, given Iran’s ambitions, including its plan to produce nuclear weapons. The author explains the complexity of the Iranian – Israeli – Arab triangle, while offering suggestions on how the United States can assist Israel in this matter. The volume also contributes a unique point of view on events and military factors.

This book offers an in depth discussion of the Israeli – Iranian conflict, and its implications for the United States and Arab states. The main topic is Israel’s approach to handling Iran and its partners, given Iran’s ambitions, including its plan to produce nuclear weapons. The author explains the complexity of the Iranian – Israeli – Arab triangle, while offering suggestions on how the United States can assist Israel in this matter. The volume also contributes a unique point of view on events and military factors.