Skutki Arabskiej Wiosny z perspektywy izraelskiej
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Data wydania
2013
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Tytuł czasopisma
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1733-2680
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Oficyna Wydawnicza AFM
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During the first days of the Arab Spring many hoped that the series of protests and revolutions
could bring a wave of democracy and stability to the Middle East. Such an outcome would
have been greatly welcomed by the Israelis, who have been surrounded by enemies for years. Yet,
more than two and a half years after the Arab Spring began, its effects for the Jewish state are far
from satisfying, to say the least. The turmoil in Egypt, Israel’s western neighbor, resulted in Hosni
Mubarak’s fall from power. While the former president might not have been one of Tel Aviv’s
favorites, he was undoubtedly a fairly reliable partner. The subsequent rise of the Muslim Brotherhood
was regarded as a threat to Israel`s security. Even after the July 2013 coup d’etat, which ended
the organization`s rule over Egypt, the future of Israeli-Egyptian relations remains uncertain. Also
problematic is the situation behind Israel`s northern border. While the Jewish state is not directly
involved in the Syrian civil war, it still poses a potential danger for the Israelis as more and more
Islamists and radicals are partaking in the struggle against Bashar al-Assad. If the Syrian president
falls, these groups may try to seize power or engage in hostile activities against Israel. Moreover,
it is possible that the unrest could spill-over to Lebanon, which would also affect Israel’s national
During the first days of the Arab Spring many hoped that the series of protests and revolutions
could bring a wave of democracy and stability to the Middle East. Such an outcome would
have been greatly welcomed by the Israelis, who have been surrounded by enemies for years. Yet,
more than two and a half years after the Arab Spring began, its effects for the Jewish state are far
from satisfying, to say the least. The turmoil in Egypt, Israel’s western neighbor, resulted in Hosni
Mubarak’s fall from power. While the former president might not have been one of Tel Aviv’s
favorites, he was undoubtedly a fairly reliable partner. The subsequent rise of the Muslim Brotherhood
was regarded as a threat to Israel`s security. Even after the July 2013 coup d’etat, which ended
the organization`s rule over Egypt, the future of Israeli-Egyptian relations remains uncertain. Also
problematic is the situation behind Israel`s northern border. While the Jewish state is not directly
involved in the Syrian civil war, it still poses a potential danger for the Israelis as more and more
Islamists and radicals are partaking in the struggle against Bashar al-Assad. If the Syrian president
falls, these groups may try to seize power or engage in hostile activities against Israel. Moreover,
it is possible that the unrest could spill-over to Lebanon, which would also affect Israel’s national
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Krakowskie Studia Międzynarodowe 2013, nr 3 s. 179-192.