"'Super Sparta' and 'autarky' may sound nice and tough to the Israeli ear, but it's not an option for Israel. It’s entirely dependent on the United States for all of its weapons. The fragility of militarised isolationNetanyahu’s call for Israel to become a “super Sparta” reflects a retreat into delusion. The original Sparta, though lionised in mythology, ultimately collapsed under the weight of its hyper-militarisation, economic rigidity, and diplomatic isolation. It is a creation and continuous manifestation of Western colonialism and imperialism, and its survival depends on Western support more than ever,” said Dr Calculli.