Israel’s longest-serving prime minister has been called a statesman of unmatched wisdom who has already built a valuable legacy for Israel. His opponents take a very different view. In this course we will examine Benjamin Netanyahu’s self-presentation in his recent autobiography, Bibi: My Story. Where does he come from, who are his friends, who are his enemies? What are the events that have colored his way of seeing the world? Who are the models who have shaped his vision of Israel? How should we evaluate his role in history in light of the actions and policies he has pursued?