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, led digital diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and was the Editor-in-Chief of the Times of Israel in Persian. Since December 2025, he has been serving as Head of the National Projects Division of the “Horizon” Division at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of Southern California (USC).
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Introduction: Not a Breakdown, a Method Recent reports that Iran blamed attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on “rogue elements” within its own
Introduction The U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding signed in mid-June 2026 abruptly changed the course of the United States-Israeli campaign against Iran launched in February. Iran
Introduction Developments in the Strait of Hormuz during the 2026 war between Iran, Israel, and the United States may ultimately prove to be among the
The Times of Israel, 10.06.2026 Click here to read the article
Introduction: Adopting Flexibility During the war with the United States and Israel, the Iranian regime acted systematically and aggressively to identify, map, and neutralize the
As oil exports stall, industrial output weakens, and financial systems come under pressure, Iran’s economy is moving closer to a strategic breaking point
Introduction: From Deterrence to Attrition For years, Iran has recognized that it cannot match Israel or the United States in a direct military confrontation. Its
This paper analyzes how Iran’s internal arena shapes regime decision-making during the war. The findings point to relative stability and effective control, enabling the continuation of a hardline posture. At the same time, internal fracture risks could push the regime toward a shift in course, including the possibility of compromise
The Handala Hacking Group as a Case Study of Iran’s Cyber Proxy Strategy During the 2026 War with Israel and the United States
An interview with Dr Avi Davidi
Introduction This paper analyzes the wave of protests that swept in Iran in late December 2025 and early January 2026, examining how the principal actors—the
For years, Iran has employed overt and covert influence mechanisms against its adversaries[1]—foremost among them Israel and the United States, and at times even against
