Table of Contents

List of tables and figures; Preface; 1. The study of civil-military relations in Israel; 2. The evolution of the dual control; 3. Ben Gurion and the politicisation of the IDF; 4. Party politics: the driving force of political-military relations; 5. Generals in mufti as politicians; 6. Cabinet-military relations; 7. Relations between the Prime Minister, Defence Minister and Chief of Staff; 8. The weakness of parliamentary control; 9. The IDF and the Defence Ministry; 10. The defence budget; 11. Crises in political-military relations; 12. The Begin era: will there be a military coup?; Notes; Select bibliography; Indices.

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This book demonstrates that state control over the military in Israel has been weak and a pattern of civil-military partnership has emerged.