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Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part III): A Political Assessment

In my post earlier this week, I concluded returning to Israel’s pre-1967 borders would make the country difficult to defend against Arab aggression, even with its vastly superior military. Even with a patchwork of land swaps, it would still be a challenge for Israel to defend. Leaving … Continue reading

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Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part II): A Military Assessment

In yesterday’s post, I indicated my desire to reflect upon President Obama’s proposal rather than fall prey to my deeply visceral initial reaction. In this post, I decided to tackle what I know best first: the situation’s military dynamics. From a military perspective, the … Continue reading

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