From high school to the General Staff - and from the General Staff back to society: Who ensures the continuity of Israeli leadership? | Col. (res.) Amir Noy
Col. (res.) Amir Noy proposes a three-stage national program for managing leadership continuity in Israel: from high school to military service, from mid-level commander to systemic leader, and from service to continued contribution in civil society. The article cites a 2022 study finding that two-thirds of former chiefs of staff entered politics, and compares the situation to discussions in the US, Germany, and the UK.
Col. (res.) Amir Noy proposes a three-stage national program for managing leadership continuity in Israel: from high school to military service, from mid-level commander to systemic leader, and from service to continued contribution in civil society. The article cites a 2022 study by Prof. Ofer Kenig of the Israel Democracy Institute, according to which two-thirds of former chiefs of staff entered politics. Noy compares the Israeli situation to discussions in the US, Germany, and the UK regarding the limits of political involvement by senior retired officers. He emphasizes that military experience is a public asset, but does not grant a privilege or authority to replace the political echelon. The article calls for the establishment of an inter-ministerial team to formulate a pilot outline with defined success metrics.