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The US Democratic Party: Not yet a lost cause for Israel – but warning signs require paying close attention

Despite Republican efforts to ‘own’ Israel as a partisan cause, most Democrats remain supportive – a position vital to Israel’s military and diplomatic national security needs.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Policy Papers 19.09.2023

US Israel Relations

JERUSALEM, Jan. 18, 2022 -- An Arrow-3 interceptor is launched at a test site in central Israel on Jan. 18, 2022.

Arrow 3, Germany, and the Missile Shield over Europe

How Israel’s premier defense missile system developed and eventually became the system being used to defend Europe.

Dr. Uzi Rubin

Policy Papers 14.09.2023

Germany Israel Defence Policy

Israeli and Palestinian leaders sign the maps that were part of the Oslo 2 agreement on 28 September, 1995.

The Lessons of Oslo

Israel lives in a region where peace between countries does not prevail, and using force is an alternative that comes to mind for resolving conflicts between neighbors.

Professor Efraim Inbar

Policy Papers 13.09.2023

Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Despite its failure, Oslo process contributed to our national security

At a heavy cost in blood, the Israeli public and its leadership now realize the reality that has been demonstrated time and again: the struggle cannot be resolved in the foreseeable future.

Dr. Ori Wertman

Policy Papers 14.09.2023

Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Hezbollah stages military drill near the border with Israel Hezbollah stages military drill in Aramta, South Lebanon, on May 21 2023.

Israel needs a new approach against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Hezbollah’s increased boldness appears to stem from the steady erosion of Israeli deterrence. Jerusalem needs to change its strategy in Lebanon toward a gradual and controlled escalation.

Dr. Omer Dostri

Policy Papers 10.09.2023

Hezbollah Israel Defence Policy

Iran’s strategic plan for an economic-social takeover of Middle Eastern countries

The US and the West should immediately rethink their policy vis-à-vis Iran, with its campaign to take over the cultural, economic, and social spheres of countries such as Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon while linking up with Russia and China.

Dr. Udi Levi

Policy Papers 06.09.2023

Iran

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Air Power in Syria and Himalayas

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Will Israel’s Special Relationship with the United States Endure?

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Turkish May Elections – JISS Briefing

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Are the reserve forces prepared for the next war?

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JISS briefing on Israel’s New Government

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The US After the Midterm Elections

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JISS Briefing on the IDF operation in Gaza

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China in the Middle East and Africa

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JISS briefing on Israel’s Security and Jerusalem Day

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The Ukraine Crisis: Causes and Implications

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The Biden Administration's First Year at Home and Abroad

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Turkey’s Growing Assertiveness in the Middle East

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Skies of the Middle East

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Briefing on Biden, Bennet and the burden of decision

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ON THE IRANIAN NUCLEAR THREAT VIDEO BRIEFING BY COL. (RES.) DR. ERAN LERMAN (AND PTHERS) FOR THE ALMA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER. (JUNE 15, 2021)

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SEMINAR (IN HEBREW) ON "STRUGGLE IN THE FAR EAST"

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IS ISRAEL ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION?

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WILL ISRAEL BE FORCED INTO A FIFTH ELECTION?

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ON ISRAEL AND THE US ELECTIONS

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GLOBAL REACTIONS TO THE US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS (HEBREW)

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ISRAEL'S CHANGING SECURUTY ENVIRONMENT

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THE STRUGGLE FOR SYRIA

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Turkey Challenges Israel and the West

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After the UAE and Bahrain: Who May Next Make Peace with Israel?

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Dr. Emmanuel Navon on New Era Emerging Between Israel and Arab World

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How Does the UAE-Israel Breakthrough Change the Middle East?

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Turkish Aggression Partially Explains the UAE-Israel Pact

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Pushing the Boundaries? An Israeli Perspective on Security, Politics and Everything In Between

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The Struggle for the Eastern Mediterranean: What Should Israel Do?

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JISS: Monitoring Turkish Actions in Jerusalem and Beyond

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Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yaakov Amidror On blocking Iranian progress in developing nuclear weapons

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JISS Spyer Israel & Turkey

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JISS Spyer Israel & Turkey

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JISS Navon EU Annexation

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JISS Micky Russia MidEast

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JISS Lerman Jordan Valley

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JISS Inbar US Embassy

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JISS Inbar Corona Update

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JISS Amidror Iran & Intl Com

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China-India Relations

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Iran’s Space Program

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Implementing Trump’s Deal of the Century

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Turkish Ambitions from the Mediterranean to the Straits of Hormuz

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Breaking the ‘Everybody Knows Paradigm’ about Mideast Peace

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The Middle East: Meltdowns and Mayhem - Dr Jonathan Spyer

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The Trump Plan in Action | Dr. Eran Lerman

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Iranian and Russian Domination in the Mideast

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Prof Efraim Inbar - Israeli Security and Political Update

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Apply Sovereignty in Stages

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JISS Rosshandler Senior Fellow Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror at the Conference of Presidents 2020

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Coronavirus and the Middle East

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Corona and the Middle East: What To Do About Iran?

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President of JISS on Corona & Israel’s National Security

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Professor Efraim Inbar

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror

Prof. Eyal Ben-Ari

Dr. Oshrit Birvadker

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

Dr. Dima Course

Maj. Gen. (res.) Eitan Dangot

Dr. Omer Dostri

Professor Hillel Frisch

Prof. Eytan Gilboa

Mr. Alexander Grinberg

Dr. Yagil Henkin

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Dr. Udi Levi

Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Alexander B. Pevzner

Col. (res.) Olivier Rafowicz

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov

Dr. Uzi Rubin

Adv. Yifa Segal

Dr. Pnina Shuker

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

Mr. Bob Silverman

Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Dr. Ori Wertman

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Al Jazeera America billboard in Times Square in New York

Duping the World: Qatar’s Media Manipulations

The Kingdom of Qatar, a repressive, discriminatory regime at home, promotes a cynical media policy abroad that lavishes support on a conservative, religiously-oriented Al Jazeera Arabic while simultaneously supporting a “progressive” media site AJ+ in English and other languages. Its themes contradict the regime’s nature and harsh domestic policies, as the recent criticism of Qatar came to bear during the recent soccer World Cup held there. Virulent hatred for Israel and a solid anti-US bias are the only common denominator between the two media sites.

Professor Hillel Frisch

Scholarship 19.01.2023

Qatar

A UAV of the Russian Airborne Forces performs high-precision strikes on the Ukrainian Army

Iran’s UAVs join Russia’s war against Ukraine

Iran has become a significant supplier of Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) to Russia for its war in Ukraine. Iran’s agreement to violate the unofficial arms embargo that the world imposes on Russia has political and military significance to Israel that may be reflected in limiting Israel’s freedom of action in Syria. In the short time since their introduction on Ukraine’s battlefields, the Iranian UAVs proved their lethality and the difficulty in defending against them. Undoubtedly, Iran’s armed forces will gain valuable lessons from the operation of its UAVs in a high-intensity war. Israel must follow the developments closely.

Dr. Uzi Rubin

Scholarship 19.01.2023

Iran Russia

Al Jazeera building in Doha, with the flag of Qatar, illustration.

Why Does Israel Treat Qatar with Kid Gloves?

Qatar seems hell-bent on promoting hatred against Israel. So why does Jerusalem allow Al Jazeera complete freedom of operation?

Professor Hillel Frisch

Scholarship 10.01.2023

Qatar Qatar Israel Relations

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How Israel became a cyber and technology superpower

The IDF has turned into a locomotive that is pulling the Israeli economy in technology and cyber sectors.

Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni

Policy Papers 04.09.2023

cyber

Will the Rocket Threat from Jenin Match the Threat from Gaza?

What are the prospects that the terrorist organizations in Northern Samaria will acquire missile capabilities equal to those of Hamas and Palestinian Jihad in Gaza? Israel needs to prepare for what may soon transpire inside Palestinian cities.

Dr. Uzi Rubin

Policy Papers 03.09.2023

Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece met with his Israeli counterpart Handshake of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel Eli Cohen

Israel’s Priorities in the Eastern Mediterranean:The Tango with Turkey Has Limits

The first foreign minister to visit Greece after the swearing-in of Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ new government was Israel’s Eli Cohen – a sign that both countries see the importance of their relationship and the new alignment of forces in the Eastern Mediterranean. While new avenues of dialogue are opening between Jerusalem and Ankara – including a planned visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, officially confirmed by Erdogan – Israel’s priorities should remain firm. Pressure to agree to a gas pipeline to Turkey should be resisted. Regarding national security, the partnership with Greece and Cyprus is a game changer, giving Israel