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26/10/2018

Don’t throw MBS under the bus

The Saudi Crown Prince isn’t a democrat or a strategic savior, but don’t give the...

26/10/2018
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Strong Security, Social Change, and Ideological Warfare: A Three-Pronged Strategy for Defeating Islamist Totalitarianism

Defeating Islamist totalitarianism requires a three-pronged approach: Hard power (destroying Salafi Jihadist forces, preventing Iran...

25/10/2018
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

In Praise of Conflict Management

Amidst violent events, it is easy to be tempted to seek decisive "solutions" to the...

25/10/2018
Dr. Omer Dostri

China-Israel Relations: Growing Cooperation Amidst Conflicting Interests

In the past decade, relations between Israel and China have become closer, following a decision...

25/10/2018

The “Moderate Sunni Camp” – Does it Really Exist?

In recent years there has been much talk in Israel and the US about the...

19/10/2018
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Gaza and the Middle East “Camp of Stability”

Israel's actions (or at times, inaction) concerning the future of the Gaza Strip cannot be...

19/10/2018

A draw with Hamas is strategically unsatisfactory

Reducing enemy capabilities and ambitions in Gaza requires Israeli military readiness and government willingness to...

19/10/2018
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Restore deterrence, but bet on mediation

Iran and the smaller terrorist groups in Gaza want a full-scale war with Israel. Hamas...

15/10/2018
Dr. Omer Dostri

Hamas’ Cyber Activity against Israel

Although Hamas' cyber capabilities do not now constitute a serious threat to Israel, this reality...

15/10/2018
Dr. Omer Dostri

Complications in Russian-Israeli Relations: Israel’s Aerial Freedom of Operation in Syria will be Preserved

Russia's accusations against Israel that it is responsible for the downing of its plane is...

12/10/2018

Warmed-over withdrawal syndrome

The INSS unilateral disengagement plan is neither new nor logical....

05/10/2018

Nowhere, No-Time Supervision of Iran

Israel must continue to take the offensive against Iran’s nuclear program, without reliance on international...