Dr. Avi Davidi is a senior Research Fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) and the Elrom Air and Space Research Center, Tel Aviv University. With over 36 years of experience in U.S.-Israel-Iran relations, strategic intelligence, and cyber threats, he is a recognized expert on Iranian affairs. Dr. Davidi previously served as Iran Director at Israel’s Ministry of Strategic Affairs and led digital diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Times of Israel in Persian. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of Southern California (USC).
Executive Summary The Iranian regime is currently grappling with an unprecedented economic and energy crisis that is directly impacting its domestic, regional, and international policies.
How Tehran exploits cyber personae for asymmetric warfare—projecting power, targeting Israel and dissidents, and compensating for weakened military capabilities.
The conflict’s aftermath has opened space for moderate policies, though the shift may fade once the crisis passes
Since Israel and Iran agreed to cease fire on June 24, 2025, Tehran has once again found itself grappling with the same old problems in the domestic arena, while at the same looking for a new path on the nuclear issue. This review outlines recent developments alongside key statements from Iran’s political and civil spheres.
Dr. Avi Davidi is quoted in the article
In the International Arena On June 21, the United States attacked the nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan with a combined attack assault using
Introduction The internal situation in Iran has reached a boiling point. Reports coming out of the country indicate that internet restrictions have been tightened, with
Avi Davidi is quoted in the article
Avi Davidi is quoted in the article
Be it the work of cybercriminals or a state actor with as-yet unclear motives, the Bank Sepah hack and the leak of IRGC personnel data expose the vulnerability of Iran’s financial system
Foreign Policy and the Nuclear Issue ⮚ IAEA Report and the Reimposition of UN Sanctions On May 31, 2025, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
