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Israel
partner · Middle East
A leading defence-tech partner — capable but politically fraught.
Threat dimensions
Military6
Economic15
Technology30
Cyber28
Hybrid25
Energy10
Opportunity dimensions
Trade60
Tech-coop72
Defence-coop62
Alignment45
Relationship trajectory & EU strategy
Short term 0–2 yrs
Tech partner
Cooperate on missile defence, cyber & drones (Arrow-3).
Medium term 2–7 yrs
Selective
Deepen defence-tech where rights conditions allow.
Long term 7+ yrs
Conditional
A capable but politically sensitive tech partner.
Europe's vulnerability: Political/legal sensitivity, export-control & rights scrutiny.
⚡ Key scenario: Regional escalation could force the EU to distance itself.
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