Germany and Israel in the 1990s and Beyond: Still a ‘Special Relationship’?

This is both a comprehensive and profound analysis of the German-Israeli relationship during the 1990s and beyond, which tries to answer the question whether it can still be considered a ‘special’ one. It comprises a thorough examination of the relations in virtually all existing areas of contact between both countries, ranging from high politics to social contacts, public opinion, and media reporting. Hitherto largely unknown aspects, in particular in the sphere of security cooperation, are brought to light, allowing a perspective different from conventional accounts. Far from contenting itself with a mere enumeration of facts, the critical approach taken by the author also highlights both problematic dimensions of and challenges to the relationship.

The Author: Yves Pallade was born in Düsseldorf (Germany) in 1977. He followed a course in European Studies at King’s College London and at the London School of Economics, where he was awarded his BA, and continued his studies at the University of Cambridge, obtaining a Master’s degree in International Relations in 2001. In 2004 he was admitted to the degree of Dr. phil. in Political Science at the University of Düsseldorf.

«The author has produced an extremely consistent, colourful, and detailed panorama of German-Israeli relations in the 1990s. Thereby he has set a standard which will strongly influence the literature on German-Israeli relations.» (Prof. Ulrich von Alemann) «...this is an excellent reference work, especially with respect to security cooperation and political relations between the two nations. The sections on ecomonic and financial relations and socio-cultural connections are not as detailed as those on security and politics, but nonetheless cover a substantial amount of material. (Tracey J. Kinney, H-Net Reviews)

: What’s so special about ‘special relationships’? - The hunt for an elusive concept – Security cooperation – Political relations – Economic and financial relations – Scientific, social, professional, and cultural contacts.