Israel and the Illusion of Permanent Victory

In The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune, Professor Emeritus Louis René Beres contends that military power, even in decisive victories, cannot guarantee lasting security for Israel or any state. He argues that repeated conflict offers temporary advantages but not permanent safety, stating, "Permanent war is not realism. It is wish fulfillment." Beres advocates for a durable international legal order based on cooperation and human unity, emphasizing that in a nuclear age, security cannot be achieved unilaterally.