Zach Levey

Israel in Africa 1956-1976 Zach Levey

History of International Relations, Diplomacy and Intelligence, 23 (History of International Relations Library, 35) During the decade following its independence, Israel concentrated efforts upon the United States, Britain, France and the Soviet Union, hoping to purchase arms, obtain economic assistance and receive large-scale immigration. In 1957 Israel maintained only seven embassies, six in Europe and North America. Yet by 1963 Israel had 22 embassies in Africa, creating ties that for another decade withstood Arab influence, the impact of the Cold War and heightened African nationalism. At its zenith Israel conducted relations with 33 Black African states. How did this come about? Zach Levey presents the first archive-based analysis of Israel's strategy on the continent, from entry in the mid-1950s to the break in 1973, and examines Israeli diplomacy in the aftermath of that rupture. Table of Contents Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Chapter One: Opening to Ghana and Entry to Africa: 1957-1967 Chapter Two: Ethiopia: East Africa and the Red Sea Chapter Three: The Congo: Foothold in Central Africa Chapter Four: Nigerian Conundrum Chapter Five: Decade in Uganda Chapter Six: Rupture: October - November 1973 Chapter Seven: Israel's African Diplomacy: 1974-1976 Conclusion Bibliography Index About the Author Zach Levey is senior lecturer in the School of Political Science at the University of Haifa. He is the author of Israel and the Western Powers: 1952-1960 (UNC Press), and Britain and the Middle East (edited with Elie Podeh).