Executive Summary ...5
SWOT Analysis....6
Israel Security SWOT..... 6
Israel Defence Industry SWOT.... 6
Israel Political SWOT.... 7
Israel Economics SWOT ....... 7
Israel Business Environment SWOT ...... 8
Global Political Outlook....9
Table: Countries Facing Major Leadership Succession In 2010-2019 ...... 11
Table: Countries At Risk Of Major Political Upheaval .... 14
Table: Countries At Risk Of Interstate Conflict Or Heightened Bilateral Tensions ... 18
Table: Countries Facing Secessionist Or Autonomy Movements, Insurgencies, Or Civil Wars...... 21
Table: Pivotal States.... 24
Middle East And North Africa Overview ......27
Political Overview.....29
Domestic Politics...... 29
Foreign Policy ....... 32
Security Risk Analysis....34
Security Ratings ....... 34
Table: Middle East And Africa Defence And Security Ratings ........ 34
Table: Middle East And North Africa State Vulnerability To Terrorism Index .... 35
Israel's Security Risk Ratings ... 35
City Terrorism Rating...... 36
Table: Middle East And North Africa City Terrorism Index ........ 37
Domestic Security Overview........39
Table: Insurgent Groups In Israel ....... 39
External Security Situation .... 41
Background Brief: Israel's Wars ..... 43
The Golan Heights.... 44
Iran... 44
Latest Developments .... 45
Armed Forces And Government Spending ....47
Armed Forces ........ 47
Table: Regional Armed Forces, 2008 (including conscripted)........ 47
Current Strength ....... 47
International Deployments..... 49
Weapons Of Mass Destruction.. 49
Table: Israeli Vehicles Capable Of Nuclear Delivery.... 50
Market Overview....52
Arms Trade Overview...... 53
Industry Trends And Developments ........ 55
Table: Key Players In Israel's Defence Sector .... 55
Procurement Trends And Developments........ 56
Industry Forecast Scenario .......58
Table: Israel's Armed Forces, 2006-2014 ('000 personnel) .... 58
Table: Israel's Government Defence Expenditure, 2006-2014 ........ 59
Key Risks To Forecast Scenario...... 60
Macroeconomic Forecast ...... 60
Table: Israel – Economic Activity, 2004-2013..... 62
Company Profiles.....63
General Dynamics .... 63
Rafael Armament Development Authority...... 64
Israel Military Industries .... 65
Elbit Systems...... 66
Elisra Group...... 67
Country Snapshot: Israel Demographic Data....68
Section 1: Population....... 68
Table: Demographic Indicators, 2005-2030..... 68
Table: Rural/Urban Breakdown, 2005-2030 .... 69
Section 2: Education And Healthcare......... 69
Table: Education, 2002-2005 ... 69
Table: Vital Statistics, 2005-2030........ 69
Section 3: Labour Market And Spending Power ...... 70
Table: Employment Indicators, 2001-2006....... 70
Table: Consumer Expenditure, 2000-2012 (US$) ....... 70
Table: Average Annual Wages, 2000-2012....... 71
Methodology .....72
How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts ....... 72
Defence Industry....... 72
City Terrorism Rating...... 73
Table: Methodology..... 75
Sources ........ 76