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Civil-Military Relations in the Age of Populist Nationalism: The Case of Israel
Guy Ziv argues that when it comes to the politicization of the military—a common feature of populist leadership—Israel represents a deviant case. He notes that in contrast to the typical pattern of populist leaders enhancing the military’s influence to bolster their own power, in Israel populist politicians have sought to restrain the military top brass from the decision-making process. In the era of Benjamin Netanyahu, they have often been sidelined and attacked by Netanyahu loyalists for voicing assessments that clash with the ideology of the political right.
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