Using geographic information systems to revisit enduring rivalries: The case of Israel
- 1 June 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Geopolitics
- Vol. 5 (1) , 37-56
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14650040008407666
Abstract
This article derives from a project which has developed a major reconceptualization and revision of how borders may be seen and measured through the use of GIS. This reconceptualization permits an investigation of the specific qualities of borders in terms of opportunity and willingness: ease of interaction and salience, respectively. Data generated by the GIS reconceptualization ‐ both maps and numerical measures ‐ are used to look at the nature of the contiguous borders that link enduring rivalry dyads, with a specific focus on Israeli borders. Even as a first‐cut, the GIS‐based reconceptualization is demonstrated to be of use by highlighting areas of opportunity and/or salience and informing policy choices.Keywords
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