ISRAEL. UNA DEMOCRACIA NECESARIA EN ORIENTE PROXIMO

Is it possible to maintain a full democracy in one of the most unstable regions on the planet? Can a small country, with hardly any natural resources and surrounded by threats, become a global power? The answer lies in the experience of the Jewish people. In less than eighty years, that unlikely project has established itself as a modern, innovative, and pluralistic state, capable of placing itself at the forefront of technology and science without renouncing its democratic institutions. In this book, Alberto Priego—a university professor and specialist in international politics—offers a clear, well-documented, and exciting look at its history and present. From the pogroms and the birth of Zionism to the traumatic October 7, 2023, the author traces the episodes that have forged the country's identity and explains how collective resilience has been key to its survival and prosperity. It is a nation of contrasts: a diverse society, a thriving economy, and boundless creativity coexist with political tensions, armed conflicts, and international accusations. This complex reality makes it an essential player in global geopolitics and a unique case of democratic resistance in the Middle East. Israel: A Necessary Democracy in the Middle East is a revealing and timely book, designed for those who seek to understand the keys to a state that fascinates, unsettles, and never leaves anyone indifferent.