"Just as world leaders follow his Jerusalem Post column, they should read this book closely and weigh its ideas carefully... Kalev gives decision-makers the tools to face existential threats and seize opportunities for peace."
ZVIKA KLEIN, Editor-in-Chief, The Jerusalem Post
From Survival to Peace: A New Vision for a Changing World
In an era of global upheaval, the rules and assumptions that once guided international relations are no longer valid.
Offering a paradigm-shift, this book weaves together a series of thought-provoking essays, first published in The Jerusalem Post, into a cohesive narrative. It shows the interlinkage between various geopolitical developments and how they could lead to a bold new vision for peace.
The book argues that the de-Europeanization of the Middle East opens a new path to peace, which is based on organic regional realities, not Western-imposed thinking.
This includes a shift in peace-making approach from ”peace through appeasement”, a short-term fix that buys a few years of quiet until the next round, to ”peace through strength”, which provides long-term stability.
The book also demonstrates that Europe has not come to terms with US global leadership and has identified a vector to oppose America through Israel, such as via the International Criminal Court. Yet paradoxically, it is this assault that creates the conditions for sustainable peace.
Endorsements
"Groundbreaking. Gol Kalev offers bold ideas that others would not dare to explore. He does not simply analyze today’s dangers. He challenges readers to think deeply about the forces shaping our world and the choices ahead.
A true page-turner, reading this book feels like a conversation with someone who sees the world in high definition. Drawing on biblical and historical perspectives, Kalev connects ancient wisdom with today’s geopolitical challenges in ways that are both thought-provoking and engaging.
If you care about the future of Israel, the United States, and the broader Western world, this book is a must-read."
DR. GINA LOUDON, national TV anchor, best-selling author, long-time media advisor to President Donald Trump
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This important book identifies the recurring patterns of history, offering unique insight into the depth and urgency of the ideological threat facing both Israel and the United States.
It shows how the global political, media and popular campaign against the Jewish state is a proxy assault on America, and a rising threat to US national security.
DR. VICTORIA COATES, Vice President, The Heritage Foundation; former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump
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About the Author
Gol Kalev is a columnist at The Jerusalem Post who analyzes long-term geopolitical shifts. Kalev is the author of Judaism 3.0: Judaism’s Transformation to Zionism and The Assault on Judaism: The Existential Threat is Coming from the West. Kalev’s analysis articles have also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, The Washington Times, The Jerusalem Report, Israel Hayom, The Daily Wire, The Media Line, and Foreign Policy.
Kalev is a researcher of Theodor Herzl and applies Herzl’s frameworks to today’s strategic issues. He is chairman of the Judaism 3.0 think tank, established in 2011 to deliberate his Judaism 3.0 thesis and its implications (previously housed in the America-Israel Friendship League).
Growing up in Tel Aviv and serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, Kalev then lived in New York, where he was an investment banker at Citigroup (formerly Salomon Smith Barney) and J.P. Morgan. He now lives in Jerusalem.
