Israel's Security 2751-15-KONJA-IS

1. The Evolution of Israel’s National Security Doctrine. An analysis of the main principles of Israel’s security policy: deterrence, early warning, defense, and decisive victory, as well as adaptation to a changing strategic environment. Factors affecting Israel’s security.
2. Israel after October 7, 2023: The crisis of the existing security model. An analysis of the impact of the Hamas attack on the deterrence system, intelligence, border security, the protection of civilians, relations between the military and political authorities, and the concept of “campaigns between wars.” The crisis in Israel’s international standing (South Africa’s lawsuit before the International Court of Justice regarding genocide in Gaza; the ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu).
3. Socio-cultural determinants of Israel’s security. The role of ethnic, religious, political, and social divisions in Israel.
4. Civil-military relations in Israel. A “nation in arms” society. The significance of the IDF for the state, the economy, and society. The influence of former military commanders on political life. The responsibility of civilian authorities for security policy. Conscription of Haredim into the army. ¬¬
5. Israel’s security institutions: the IDF, security services, and intelligence. The role of think tanks.
6. Israel’s cybersecurity and defense technologies. The development of Israel’s cybersecurity sector, protection of critical infrastructure, cyberdefense, offensive operations, and the use of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and surveillance technologies.
7. Information Security and Cognitive Warfare in Israel. An analysis of propaganda, disinformation, influence operations, strategic communication, FIMI/DIMI, the role of social media, and emotions in shaping public opinion in Israel and beyond.
8. Russia’s War Against Ukraine and Its Implications for Israel’s Security. The war’s impact on Israel’s relations with the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine; its policy toward Iran; the transfer of military technology; and the regional balance of power.
9. Pax Hebraica? Israel in the regional and international security system. Israel-Turkey relations. The significance of the alliance with the United States, relations with Arab states, the normalization of relations under the Abraham Accords, regional cooperation, and the impact of international organizations on Israel’s security.
10. Israel and Iran. The significance of Iran’s nuclear program, its ballistic missile development, Tehran’s regional rivalry with Jerusalem, and the network of Iran-backed groups.
11. Hamas, Hezbollah, and asymmetric warfare. An analysis of the threats posed by non-state actors, including military operations, terrorism, underground infrastructure, rockets, drones, cyber operations, and psychological operations.
12. Prospects for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Jewish settlements in the West Bank and plans for settlements in the Gaza Strip. Escalation in the West Bank (prospect of a third intifada). The Two-State Solution versus the One-State Solution.