According To the Theory of Deterrence, Israel's Security, Foreign Policy & Its Instruments

Year 2023, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 364 - 394, 27.12.2023

Almira Sinemis Şekerci Hayali

Abstract

The State of Israel, born as a result of the Zionist movement following the Balfour Declaration, received support primarily from powerful states such as the United States through the Zionist movement, foreign policy efforts, and lobbying. Due to security concerns, Israel adopted a strategy of deterrence and possesses a robust military capacity and defense industry to ensure its survival in the region. Lobbying activities also play a significant role in their foreign policies and security strategies. This study examines Israel's foreign policy and security strategy within the framework of deterrence theory.

Keywords

Security, Israel Foreign Policy, Lobbying Activities, State of Israel’s Security Policies, Deterrence Policy Tools

CAYDIRILICIK TEORİSİ KAPSAMINDA İSRAİL’İN GÜVENLİĞİ, DIŞ POLİTİKASI & DIŞ POLİTİKA ARAÇLARI

Abstract

Balfour Deklarasyonu'nun ardından Siyonist hareketin ürünü olarak doğan İsrail Devleti, Siyonist hareket, dış politika ve lobiler aracılığıyla özellikle ABD gibi güçlü devletlerden destek aldı. İsrail Devleti, güvenlik sorunları nedeniyle caydırıcılık stratejisini benimserken, bölgede hayatta kalabilmek için güçlü bir askeri kapasite ve savunma sanayisine sahiptir. Lobicilik faaliyetleri de dış politikalarında ve güvenlik stratejilerinde etkin bir rol oynar. Bu çalışma, caydırıcılık teorisi kapsamında İsrail'in dış politika ve güvenlik stratejisini incelemektedir.

Keywords

Güvenlik, İsrail Dış Politikası, Lobicilik Faaliyetleri, İsrail Devleti Güvenlik Politikaları, Caydırıcılık Politika Araçları.

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