Dr. Lerman was deputy director for foreign policy and international affairs at the National Security Council in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. He held senior posts in IDF Military Intelligence for over 20 years. He also served for eight years as director of the Israel and Middle East office of the American Jewish Committee. He teaches in the Middle East studies program at Shalem College in Jerusalem, and in post-graduate programs at Tel Aviv University and the National Defense College. He is an expert on Israel’s foreign relations, and on the Middle East. A third-generation Sabra, he holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics, and a mid-career MPA from Harvard University.
Israel’s strategy in Syria requires a delicate balance: bolstering security, supporting allies, countering Turkish expansion, and exploiting shifting dynamics to weaken Hezbollah
Pressure on the regime should be increased but cannot be relied upon to stop the nuclear project
The Trump administration’s initiative to renew political dialogue with Russia, while disregarding the concerns of European allies, represents yet another dynamic and disruptive move to
The turmoil caused by President Donald Trump’s statements regarding the future of Gaza – which include the eviction of its population, American governance, the creation
President Donald Trump, his key foreign policy and national security officials, as well as the U.S. military establishment –which constitutes an element of continuity as
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman quoted in the article
Events in Syria, particularly the role played by rebel militias backed by Turkey, have once again strengthened the regional camp associated with the Muslim Brotherhood. This is a matter of concern for Egypt and Jordan, as well as Israel’s Abraham Accords partners.
The collapse of the Assad regime weakens Iran and the CRINK Axis, but Islamist radicalism and rising Turkish influence demand Israel’s military vigilance and diplomatic engagement.
The ceasefire that went into effect in the early hours of November 27, 2024, must mark the beginning of the effort to break Iran’s grip
Has the concept of deterrence, long a cornerstone of Israel’s defense doctrine, been rendered largely irrelevant? Do the lessons of the war so far –
Since October 7, the Biden administration has talked tough on Iran and its proxies, however its actions have been constrained by domestic and strategic considerations. Whoever wins the U.S. presidential elections will need to be far more resolute if they are to be denied their bid for regional hegemony.
An article by Yaakov Lappin published on JNS, Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman quoted in the article.
Interview by Prof. Efraim Inbar
The material and political support of the United States is an essential pillar in the national security of Israel.
Israeli gov’t must consider state’s value to the US
Israel is facing a series of critical decisions in the national security arena, and the necessary condition for dealing with those challenges is maintaining maximum national cohesion. Therefore, lowering the…
Watch the recording of the JISS - BNAI BRITH webinar, January 4, 2023
A briefing by expert of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security
Only time will tell whether Israel has been successful in buying for itself some time before it needs to “mow the grass” in Gaza again. In the meantime, Israel must…
By ignoring Israel’s views on an issue critical to its security, Washington will cast a dark shadow over Israel’s status as a key American ally in the Middle East.
Morocco has maintained open channels with Israel for many years, and it values the unique Jewish contribution to its heritage. A new pattern of normalization with Israel now extends from…
Israel should seek to persuade the Biden transition team not to offer Iran any premature concessions; it should outline what would constitute an acceptable, "stronger and longer" deal; find other…
To acquire greater freedom of action in dealing with Iran's quest for nuclear weapons, Israel needs to minimize tensions with the US on the Palestinian front.
The current political situation in Lebanon is very problematic. Hizbullah enjoys full freedom of action in a country which long ago became dysfunctional. Hence the importance of lending support to…
Under Erdogan's leadership, Turkey threatens the stability of the region and Israel’s interests too.
Briefing by JISS experts: Prof. Efraim Inbar, Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror, Col.(res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, and Dr. Joshua Krasna. (02.09.2020)
Prof. Efraim Inbar and Dr. Eran Lerman brief members of “Protect Our Heritage PAC” on the American peace plan.
Video briefing by Prof. Efraim Inbar and Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman about the Israeli government’s intention to apply Israeli law to parts of Judea and Samaria, including the Jordan…
Excluded from Netanyahu’s annexation plans, military must somehow prepare anyway Prof. Inbar and Dr. Lerman of JISS: While Israeli security forces must prepare for a potential outbreak of violence, the…
Coronavirus won’t turn the Middle East all warm and fuzzy. Inbar and Lerman of JISS: Regardless of whether or not there is a pandemic, Israel still has extremely significant defense…
The need to assign American soldiers to fight with Israel might undermine Israel's popularity in the US and constrain its freedom of action.
Does Hamas see Israel’s deterrence waning? Prof. Efraim Inbar: Deterrence is a tricky notion. Dr. Eran Lerman: Hamas is irritating us in order to obtain certain limited gains through the…
Question of IDF Readiness For Next War Is Unanswerable. .Amidror, Lerman and Golan at JISS conference
