An Investigation into the Effects the Political Situation of the Israeli Regime has on its Security

The central pillar of Israel’s macro policy is maintaining its survival and existence, and security has always been among the main concerns of Israel's political and security authorities over the past 7 decades. However, the fundamental developments in the 21st century and the unique features of the international arena in this new century have forced the Israeli regime to resort to an extended security policy along with use of force and military power. Nevertheless, the challenges that the Israeli regime is facing in the political arena are increasing both quantitatively and qualitatively, and existential security is still a major concern for it. This descriptive-analytical study employed the Copenhagen School's securitization framework to answer this main question: What effects and outcomes does the political situation of the Israeli regime have with regard to its security? In fact, the main objective of this study was to focus on the current political situation of the Israeli regime and the effects that it has on its security. The results indicated that racial segregation or apartheid, instability, corruption, low levels of political participation of the citizens, and the impasse in the Middle East Peace Process are among the political challenges influencing the security of the Israeli regime that face its security and legitimacy with existential threats.