The Academic Reserve

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ID13042280
AuthorsGil Baram (0000-0002-0384-612X, Tel Aviv University, corresponding author), Isaac Ben‐Israel (Tel Aviv University)
Year2019
Volume34
Issue2
Pages75-91
Publication date2019-09-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueIsraeli Studies Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2159-0370 • E-ISSN: 2159-0389
PublisherBerghahn Books (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.3167/isr.2019.340205
OpenAlexW2972671168
LanguageEN
Citations received9

Why is Israel world-renowned as the ‘start-up nation’ and a leading source of technological innovation? While existing scholarship focuses on the importance of skill development during Israel Defense Forces (IDF) service, we argue that the key role of the Academic Reserve has been overlooked. Established in the 1950s as part of David Ben-Gurion’s vision for a scientifically and technologically advanced defense force, the Academic Reserve is a special program in which the IDF sends selected high school graduates to earn academic degrees before they complete an extended term of military service. After finishing their service, most participants go on to contribute to Israel’s successful high-tech industry. By focusing on the role of the Academic Reserve, we provide a broader understanding of Israel’s ongoing technological success

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