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1. On the Strategic Utility of International Limited Security Regimes: Some Lessons from the Middle East Experience 1957-1967.

Subjects
*NATIONAL security, *INTERNATIONAL relations, *RAIDS (Military science), EGYPTIAN foreign relations
Abstract

The article focuses on the Israeli-Egyptian security regime between 1957 and 1967. A chart showing theoretical mapping of the Israeli-Egyptian relationship between the said period is presented which shows limited security regimes. Elements of the security regime involved the deployment of UN Emergency Force (UNEF) within Egypt and the stopping of the fedayyin incursions into Israel. Meanwhile, rules and procedures consist of tacit arrangements regarding Freedom of Navigation and UNEF.

Published
2005

2. Country Report: Israel.

Subjects
ISRAELI politics & government, CIVIL war, SYRIAN social conditions, NATIONAL security, NUCLEAR weapons, ECONOMICS, SOCIAL history
Abstract

The article focuses on the politics and economics in Israel as of October 2013. It says that unrest in Egypt and the civil war in Syria will pose risks for the security of Israel, while its monetary policy will remain loose as inflation remains subdued. It mentions that the country is concerned if an agreement is reach between the U.S. and Iran regarding a nuclear programme. Moreover, the plan of Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu to promote an economic agenda is discussed.

Published
2013

3. Rafah crossing open, but restrictions remain.

Author

Morrow, Adam and Al-Omrani, Khaled Moussa

Subjects
*PALESTINIANS, *NATIONAL security
Abstract

The article presents the opening of Rafah in occupied Gaza Strip on May 28, 2011 which opened a lifeline for Palestinians although some refugees will still be restricted to their localities due to the lack of identification papers. Palestinians were permitted to pass freely from Gaza into Egypt through Rafah and marked a huge shift in Egyptian foreign policy. Israel objected to the opening of Rafah on concerns on increased security threats to their borders but this was dismissed by director of crossing in Gaza Ghazi Hamad.

Published
2011