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Israel's Atlantic Dimension


(Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Ron Prosor - At the end of the day Israel is gradually but inexorably headed along the path well-trodden by others, where self-reliance is consciously diluted in exchange for the very tangible strategic and economic gains of greater coordination with others and membership in regional alliances and groupings. This process is reflected in Israel's growing ties with NATO. On offer today are enhanced ties, including intelligence-sharing, military exercises, operational doctrines, logistics and support, and civil emergency response and training, fields of cooperation which offer tangible benefits in addressing threats, developing new markets for Israeli industry, and a better understanding of our allies and their militaries. NATO membership is not on the table at the moment. What we are looking at is an enhanced partnership. The writer is director general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2005-02-25 00:00:00
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