Book · 2010 · History
The Unspoken Alliance
Israel's Secret Relationship with Apartheid South Africa
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And then this this this one hit me hard uh the unspoken Alliance uh Israel's secret relationship with South Africa uh by Sasha POA sanski boy that was a tough book.
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The Unspoken Alliance: Israel's Secret Relationship with Apartheid South Africa by Sasha Polakow-Suransky is a historical investigation into the clandestine military, intelligence, and economic ties between the two nations during the twentieth century. On an episode of The Ezra Klein Show titled Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel: ‘I Felt Lied To.’, which aired on October 11, 2024, guest Ta-Nehisi Coates discussed the title as part of the closing recommendation segment. Coates noted that the historical study hit him very hard and left a lasting impression on his understanding of international geopolitics. He characterized the text as a tough book to read due to the troubling nature of the alliances and historical maneuvers it uncovered. By bringing these hidden diplomatic and military partnerships to light, Polakow-Suransky provides vital context regarding global power dynamics, foreign policy decisions, and the complexities of state survival during the Cold War era, earning praise from commentators grappling with difficult histories.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates and then this this this one hit me hard uh the unspoken Alliance uh Israel's secret relationship with South… 1
“and then this this this one hit me hard uh the unspoken Alliance uh Israel's secret relationship with South Africa uh by Sasha POA sanski boy that was a tough book”