Yitzhak Shamir
Review Essay
Jan/Feb
1995
In Yitzhak Shamir's new autobiography, the last surviving founding father of the Israeli right watches uncomprehendingly as history leaves him behind.
Essay
Special
1987
Gives the official Israeli view of the Palestinian issue, Jewish immigration to Israel, and relations with USSR and USA. Considers that an independent Palestinian state would be little more than a haven for terrorists. Concludes with a vigorous defence of Zionism. Prime minister of Israel.
Essay
Spring
1982
Traditionally, the twin goals of Israel's foreign policy have always been peace and security--two concepts that are closely interrelated: Where there is strength, there is peace--at least, shall we say, peace has a chance. Peace will be unattainable if Israel is weak or perceived to be so. This, indeed, is one of the most crucial lessons to be learned from the history of the Middle East since the end of the Second World War--in terms not only of the Arab-Israel conflict, but of the area as a whole.
