Are Wars Bad for Israel?
Certainly. Wars are terrible and horrific.
Do wars aimed at damaging Israel's economy actually damage Israel's economy?
Surprisingly, apparently not.
Israel ranks among the world's leading arms exporters.
Israel is also considered a powerhouse in fields such as cyber warfare, urban combat, and counter-terrorism.
When our enemies fired missiles at us, they forced us to develop the Iron Dome — a genuine bestseller.
When they threatened us with annihilation, we were compelled to become a nuclear power.
When they launched cyberattacks against us, they turned us into a cyber power.
Israel is a country that specializes in the products of war, and every attempt to destroy it only makes it stronger and more prosperous.
The United States made a similar mistake with China.
Banning chip exports to China forced China to build a thriving semiconductor industry.
The sanctions against Huawei, which nearly destroyed the company, led to the development of Huawei's own independent smartphone operating system — and subsequently to a retaliatory boycott of Apple products and a sharp rebound in Huawei phone sales.
In the business world as well, companies thrive when they sell their innovations to competitors, thereby securing profit even if the competing company ultimately outperforms them. A prime example is Samsung — arch-rival and manufacturer of iPhone displays.
If a competitor is willing to pay you for consulting, take the money and consult. The assumption that cooperation might harm you will, in most cases, turn out to be a mistake.