מכון מחקר מכוון מדיניות בנושאי חוץ וביטחון למען ישראל בטוחה

אלוף משנה (בדימוס) ד"ר ערן לרמן

סגן נשיא מכון ירושלים לאסטרטגיה ולביטחון.

ד"ר לרמן הוא שימש כסגן למדיניות חוץ ועניינים בינלאומיים במועצה לביטחון לאומי. הוא מילא תפקידים בכירים בצה"ל במשך למעלה מעשרים שנה. הוא שימש במשך שמונה שנים כמנהל המשרד לישראל והמזרח תיכון של הוועד היהודי האמריקני. הוא מלמד בתוכנית ללימודי המזה"ת במכללת שלם בירושלים, ובתוכניות לתואר שני באוניברסיטת תל אביב ובמכללה לביטחון לאומי. הוא מומחה ליחסי החוץ של ישראל ולמזרח התיכון. צבר, דור שלישי בארץ, ד"ר לרמן הוא בעל תואר דוקטור מאת London School of Economics, ובהמשך הקריירה קיבל תואר שני במנהל ציבורי (MPA) מאוניברסיטת הרווארד.

Istanbul, Turkey - Nov 03, 2018: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko

Erdoğan is Not Invulnerable

The US, Europe and Israel can force a modification in Erdoğan's conduct on a wide range of issues, including his duplicity on Iran, support for Hamas in Gaza, subversion in Jerusalem, intervention in Libya, aggression towards Cypriot gas explorations, threats to Kurds of Rojava, and repression at home.

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Towards an Eastern Mediterranean Security Alliance

Beyond Elounda, Beersheba, Cairo and Jerusalem.

The emerging informal alliance in the eastern Mediterranean is becoming increasingly significant. Egypt’s role, Erdogan's ambitions, energy resources, joint military exercises and coordinated emergency responses contribute to the alliance.

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Crisis between Iran and the US: Implications for Israel

Israel needs to be prepared for potentially dramatic consequences, including rapid deterioration towards confrontation on all Israel’s borders. Resilience and readiness to act can serve to deter provocations by Iran’s proxies. Ultimately, only a credible military threat from Israel will indicate to friend and foe alike that in a showdown, Iran will be forced to back down.

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Did Trump's Jerusalem Embassy Move Help Peace Prospects?

Did Trump's Jerusalem Embassy Move Help Peace Prospects?
Trump moved the embassy under the pretense that the Palestinians had to recognize 'a reality' — one which dictates that the city belongs to Israel. Did this move help advance the peace process in the long run? Mitvim Institute Director of Development Gayle Meyers and Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security founder Eran Lerman debate.

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Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman on Iran crisis

Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman on Iran crisis.

With Israelis closely watching developments between the US and Iran, as well as Iran’s actives through its proxies in the Persian Gulf, TIP spoke with Col. in reserves, Dr. Eran Lerman, for his assessment of the situation.

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Egyptian mediation in Gaza is a strategic asset by its own right

It is in Israel's interest to solidify the Egyptian role in Gaza, in the context of "conflict management" as a governing policy concept. Egyptian participation in the efforts to stabilize the situation in Gaza serves as an important component in the vital Egypt-Israel relationship. It also helps erode Hamas' pretensions of Jihad.

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Gaza rocket hits Israeli home injuring seven; Netanyahu cuts short Washington trip

Gaza rocket hits Israeli home injuring seven; Netanyahu cuts short Washington trip.

Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “When there was intensive rocket fire on the southern area that borders Gaza, Israel found a workable modus vivendi, involving transfer of Qatari money to Hamas. If Netanyahu now reacts aggressively, then people will say the blood of those in the center of the country is thicker than in the south. If he does not respond, then he’ll be criticized for not doing anything in the face of brazen provocation.”

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Political Dynamics Raise Risk for Israel-Hamas Clash

Political Dynamics Raise Risk for Israel-Hamas Clash.

Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “The anti-Hamas demonstrations that indicate a level of frustration and anger not seen before. (The missile fire on Israel) is a familiar tactic to refocus the tension on the real enemy.”

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