Professor Arnon Sofer, Leading Israeli Geostrategy Expert, Dies at 90
Professor Arnon Sofer, a prominent Israeli scholar in geostrategy, the study of geographic and demographic impacts on politics, economics, society, and international relations, passed away at the age of 90. He served for many years as the head of the Geography Department and held senior positions at the University of Haifa.
Sofer was widely recognized for his research on demographic issues in Israel, particularly focusing on the demographic balance between Jews and Arabs and its implications for Israel's future as the Jewish nation-state. As early as 2004, he warned of a potential demographic collapse and the risks posed by a mass emigration of Jews from Israel. His work significantly influenced discussions on Israel's demographic challenges and national identity.
His passing marks the loss of a leading voice in Israeli academic and public discourse on demographic and geopolitical strategy.
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