INTERVIEW | Edward Luttwak: "The calculation being made in Israel is whether a counterattack will improve day-to-day security"
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During his visit to Chile for the International Air and Space Fair, renowned military consultant and author of strategy books Edward Luttwak stated that Iran’s recent attack against the Hebrew state demonstrated to the world the effectiveness of the Israeli military industry, which is based on rapid and constant innovation.
“When small countries demonstrate they have more strength than is estimated, like Israel, larger countries see it as a good idea to ally with them,” he asserted in an interview while commenting on the support received from Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
“The calculation being made in Israel is whether launching an attack (against Iran) will improve the security of citizens in their day-to-day lives. Security is a social good. They are not thinking of doing something to prove they are strong,” he added.
Luttwak visited the offices of AthenaLab, where he held a discussion with its members and distinguished guests about international contingencies, with a particular emphasis on the war in Russia and Ukraine and the troubled situation in the Middle East.
April 17, 2024
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Images from his visit to Chile
