TOPIC 5
The Yom Kippur War: Shattering Myths and Reshaping Strategies

Analyze the 1973 conflict that shook Israeli confidence and reshaped Arab strategies. Learn
how it influenced regional dynamics and superpower relations.

Key Points:
● Surprise attack on Yom Kippur
● Initial Arab gains and Israeli counteroffensive
● Oil embargo and global economic impact
● Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy
 

This war demonstrated the ongoing volatility of the region and the global economic
consequences of Middle Eastern conflicts, particularly regarding oil supplies.