Germany and Israel

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'In its balance and erudition, the analysis offered in "Germany and Israel: Whitewashing and Statebuilding" has much to recommend it.' -- Asian Affairs Using foreign office archives, cabinet protocols, parliamentary debates and expert interviews, Marwecki provides completely new insights into why postwar Germany supported Israel and why, despite Nazis remaining in German power, Israel accepted this assistance. This fascinating account not only sheds light on historical developments, but helps makes sense of the present moment. -- Neve Gordon, Professor of International Law, Queen Mary University of London, and author of 'Human Shields' 'A sober, thoughtful and valuable history of the strange relationship between Germany and Israel. Whereas much academic and official discourse assumes the relationship was driven by moral concerns, Marwecki shows clearly and compellingly that it was driven by interests on both sides.' -- Hans Kundnani, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House Europe Programme, and author of 'The Paradox of German Power' 'A fascinating study providing detailed perspectives into the evolution of German-Israeli relations. Covering sixty years of interaction at all levels of state and society, Marwecki impressively captures how the two have remained strategically intertwined.' -- Alexander Clarkson, Lecturer in German and European and International Studies, King's College London 'A carefully researched, forcefully argued and clearly written account of Germany's political relationship with Israel through the logic of the 1952 reparation agreement. An important contribution to scholarship, and a critical corrective to the official representation of this special relationship.' -- Felix Berenskoetter, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, SOAS University of London