The book delves into the internal conflicts among Israeli political parties regarding their foreign policy alignments, exploring the tensions between pro-Soviet, pro-Western, and non-aligned stances. Dr. Bialer provides insights into the ideological struggles and strategic decisions that shaped Israel's international relations, highlighting the complexities of political maneuvering in a volatile geopolitical landscape.
Focusing on the evolution of Israeli foreign policy from its inception to the Oslo Accords, Uri Bialer utilizes recently declassified documents to provide a comprehensive analysis. He examines key objectives such as immigration, oil resources, and armaments procurement, while also recognizing influential figures beyond formal diplomatic roles. Bialer illustrates how foreign policy was crucial for Israel's political, economic, and social stability, particularly in addressing the ongoing conflict with Arab states and Palestinians.
On 30th October - 1st November 2005, for the 40th Anniversary of the Declaration Nostra Aetate, proclaimed by Pope Paul VI at the Council Vatican II on 28 October 1965, a joint symposium on „Nostra Aetate: Origins, Promulgation, Impact on Jewish-Catholic Relations“ was held in Jerusalem by the Center for the Study of Christianity at the Hebrew University, in conjunction with the John XXIII Foundation for Religious Studies in Bologna. The volume brings together most of the papers delivered at the symposium, which proved that Nostra Aetate is still a vibrant spiritus movens in Catholic-Jewish relations.