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Professor Efraim Inbar
Total of 492 articles in English
Professor Inbar served at the head of JISS (October 2017-January 2025). He also serves as the Head of the program on Strategy, Diplomacy, and National Security at the Shalem College.
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Amid mounting strain on the reserve forces and stalled conscription reform, a limited “Mahal+” track merits consideration
Prof. Efraim Inbar is quoted in the article
As a small state in a region marked by radicalism, nuclear ambition, and limited strategic autonomy, Israel should align its ambitions with its resources and act with strategic prudence.
Despite the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, Israel must seek American support for renewed operations to achieve a decisive military outcome—one that prevents Hamas from securing a political or propaganda victory, ensures lasting deterrence, and blocks the rise of a radical Sunni axis in Israel’s backyard.
Israel must achieve a decisive military outcome to deny Hamas a political and propaganda victory and to ensure lasting deterrence and preempt the rise of a radical Sunni axis
Total of 492 articles in English
139 articles
Israel’s recent military achievements have expanded its operational reach, yet dependence on Washington, limited strategic depth, economic and demographic constraints, and weak…
Settlement in the E1 corridor would strengthen the link between Jerusalem, Ma’ale Adumim, and the Jordan Valley, helping preserve a united capital…
Israel’s security depends on military strength, but also on recognizing the limits of its power. A realistic national strategy must rest on…
Even if the MoU with Iran does not survive, Washington’s willingness to sign it signaled reluctance to use force, gave Tehran a…
Reoccupying Gaza would bring significant costs, while a divided Strip may better serve Israel's interests.
Iran’s future remains uncertain, and the assumption that the Iranian public could overthrow the ayatollahs appears overly optimistic as long as the…
Amid mounting strain on the reserve forces and stalled conscription reform, a limited “Mahal+” track merits consideration
As a small state in a region marked by radicalism, nuclear ambition, and limited strategic autonomy, Israel should align its ambitions with…
Despite the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, Israel must seek American support for renewed operations to achieve a decisive military outcome—one that prevents Hamas…
Israel must achieve a decisive military outcome to deny Hamas a political and propaganda victory and to ensure lasting deterrence and preempt…
Israel’s recent military successes have fueled talk of regional ascendancy, but illusions of power obscure the enduring limits of Israel’s size, resilience,…
The war in Gaza is intended to prevent harm to Israel's population in the future. The suffering it causes to Gazans is…
Israel’s audacious strike on Iran eliminated an existential threat, restored the deterrence eroded on October 7, and underscored the depth of its…
Operation Rising Lion is not about regime change—it is a targeted effort to delay Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reshape regional deterrence
As Shi’ite Iran weakens, it is being replaced by a radical Sunni alliance. Democracies must wake up to this new danger.
The belief that Gaza can be transformed into a peaceful, demilitarized entity is no more than wishful thinking; only sustained Israeli force…
Israel’s reliance on deterrence and early warning and its policy of containment/restraint have failed. Israel must expand its standing army and reserve…
As Israel grapples with the ongoing war, the growing focus on hostage negotiations raises critical questions about national endurance and the balance…
Israeli diplomacy should take advantage of President Trump's Gaza plan and its underlying assumptions to undermine entrenched views around the world regarding…
While Iran has been weakened and Lebanon may yet free itself of Hezbollah, Turkey is on the ascendency and the Assad dynasty…
The terror group’s financial and operational expansion across Africa threatens Western interests and regional stability. A US-imposed ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon…
Israel will have to live by its sword for many long years ahead.
The IDF is battling Hezbollah in Lebanon to enable Israel’s 85,000 displaced citizens to return safely to their homes. Less known is…
By standing up to Iran and its proxies, Israel prevents the Eastern Mediterranean from falling under the control of radical Islam
Europe borders the Middle East, and the continent cannot insulate itself from events in this region. Its options, however, are limited: Europe…
History proves that more victims of release agreements with terrorist organizations are a certainty. Therefore, the emerging hostage deal is problematic from…
Western attitudes view the use of force as uncivilized and anachronistic; Middle Easterners see it a legitimate option in the toolbox of…
Israel must carefully navigate U.S. politics to maintain bipartisan support and avoid the appearance of election interference. Trump has isolationist instincts and…
The ongoing draft dodging by the ultra-Orthodox harms not only the country’s economy and prosperity but its very security.
An enlightened government for Gaza is not available. The alternative that will ensure the greatest freedom of military action – an unassailable…
The American effort to stop the Gaza war hasn’t helped shore up the fragile trust that the moderate Arab countries - who…
Israel must take seriously Iran’s stated intention to destroy the Jewish state. Iran’s desire to attain nuclear weapons serves its goal of…
Click here to download in PDF format Introduction In recent decades, Israel has often displayed containment\restraint in its national security behavior, preferring…
Click here to download in PDF format Introduction The parallels between the predicament of Israel and the Republic of Korea are considerable.…
Up until October 7, Israel limited its response to Hamas attacks. This policy failed to attain its goals and resulted in a…
Israel needs a larger standing army that can better protect its borders and a stronger military able to fight at least on…
The parallels between the predicament of Israel and the Republic of Korea are considerable. Both face existential threats on their borders. Though…
The October 7 War has implications that stretch far beyond the Middle East. The United States has become deeply involved, signaling that…
Beijing failed to condemn Hamas for the October 7 massacre and has accused Israel of going “beyond self-defense” in its response. China…
Hopefully, Israel will have enough time to achieve the goal of the war – the elimination of Hamas’s military infrastructure and the restoration of…
The only recipe for a more peaceful Middle East is for the US to attack Iran’s nuclear infrastructure – or give Israel…
Exhilaration must be tempered by an examination of the potential cost.
An uninterrupted flow of goods from Europe and the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific is critical.
Israel lives in a region where peace between countries does not prevail, and using force is an alternative that comes to mind…
It is not desirable to exacerbate the tensions with the US only due to the desire to increase sales of Israeli products…
It is beyond reason why the US wants to help a radical Islamist rabid anti-American regime intent on taking over the Middle…
Upon reaching 18, all should be required to serve the country, in military or civilian service, as their civic duty.
The material and political support of the United States is an essential pillar in the national security of Israel.
If Israel is to prevent Iran from constructing nuclear weapons it must first deal with the threat from the north.
Israel is facing a series of critical decisions in the national security arena, and the necessary condition for dealing with those challenges…
Chaos in the territories poses a security problem to Israel, but such a problem is less acute if the Palestinian militias vying…
Israel is well positioned to again become a go-between between Russia and Ukraine, an effort that could further elevate its international status
Coalition negotiations on forming the new government demonstrate that preserving Israel’s capital is a low priority. It is a mistake.
Continuing the war harms the West and endangers its battle to attain other critical strategic objectives.
We should not forget that moderate Arab states are watching Israeli behavior, especially in the Gulf. Without determined and effective action, Israel’s…
The idea that a Jewish and a Palestinian state will coexist peacefully is widespread in contemporary academic and political circles but ignores…
The resumption of diplomatic relations with Ankara is cause for celebration, but while Erdogan is in power, his country will stay hostile…
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is distracting the US from the Chinese threat and erodes the nuclear taboo.
A more coherent common foreign policy agenda is needed to enhance the strategic significance of the Athens-Jerusalem-Nicosia partnership.
For Israel, this is evidence that its self-reliance doctrine must be nourished with no illusions about foreign support in times of crisis.…
History has no right side and it does not evolve according to moral imperatives.
A clear Turkish rationale for better relations with Israel is to weaken the strategic partnership between Jerusalem, Greece, and Cyprus and get…
China could learn that US determination is melting away, and its threats can be ignored. An attack on Taiwan could follow.
Such a scenario would give the US a leg up against China’s totalitarianism and expansionist aims, and bridge the age-old schism with…
The withdrawal of American forces from the Middle East may have strategic merits. The rationale for a contracted global military seems to…
If Israel fails to halt Iran's nuclear progress, the pro-Israel trend in the region will disappear.
When Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett this week meets Russian President Putin for the first time, Bennett must use a realpolitik language.
Even if Israel’s ability to influence US decision-making is limited, it is a serious mistake to downplay Israel's opposition to the dangerous…
Egyptian and Israeli interests converge in Gaza, Sinai, Syria, and Libya, and regarding Turkey and other regional matters.
Bennett’s mission is to emphasize the American interest in the region and present Israel’s capacity to help in attaining it.
Fighting with Poland over Holocaust restitution is not in Israel’s national interest.
One of the issues that must be dealt with before the Iranian nuclear program is removing the threat of Hezbollah missiles.
Only time will tell whether Israel has been successful in buying for itself some time before it needs to “mow the grass”…
Since war is about inflicting pain and sustaining pain, Israel clearly can be declared the winner of the recent confrontation.
By ignoring Israel’s views on an issue critical to its security, Washington will cast a dark shadow over Israel’s status as a…
The power of the IDF, the potency of Israeli deterrence, the health of Israeli society, and the stability of Israel’s newest peace…
Jerusalem views with trepidation the possibility that the Biden administration will embark on a human rights crusade in the Middle East.
Domestic constraints, support for Palestine and growing ties with Iran will likely continue to keep Pakistan and Israel apart.
Iran-Israel relations are essentially a zero-sum game, leaving Israel little choice but to act upon its existential instincts. Therefore, escalation in the…
Morocco has maintained open channels with Israel for many years, and it values the unique Jewish contribution to its heritage. A new…
Israel should seek to persuade the Biden transition team not to offer Iran any premature concessions; it should outline what would constitute…
To acquire greater freedom of action in dealing with Iran's quest for nuclear weapons, Israel needs to minimize tensions with the US…
From his rejection of Obama-era political correctness to his family make-up, Trump has charmed Israelis.
Prime Minister Rabin insisted on defensible borders. He never entertained a return to the 1967 borders nor any territorial swaps.
Turkey’s ambitious and expansionist leader, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has capitalized on the end of the Cold War and on US isolationist tendencies…
Doha, alongside Ankara, is undermining American interests in the Middle East.
Under Erdogan's leadership, Turkey threatens the stability of the region and Israel’s interests too.
The diplomatic moves toward Israel taken by the UAE and Bahrain make it clear that Arab states can act in their own…
Antisemitism accusations against Dr Douglas MacGregor are deeply upsetting.
Lebanon is a failed state, and its misfortunes are characteristic of a broader regional malaise.
Soldiers in uniform for less time means the army has less time to train them and can make use of their skills…
The American peace plan provides a historic opportunity to break the futile paradigm based on the 1967 lines and ensure Israeli national…
The Valley is Israel's only defensible eastern border and Israel's sovereignty there is vital for the demilitarization of a future Palestinian state
A strong Turkish foothold in Libya threatens the free flow of energy resources from the Eastern Mediterranean basin to Europe as planned…
The Trump Plan is the most realistic route for progress towards the goal of “two states for two peoples.” Therefore, the Israeli…
US recognition of the eternal city as Israel’s capital and the Trump peace plan pave the way forward.
Conflicts persist, and the revisionist powers continue their disruptive behavior. This includes Iranian subversion and acceleration of its nuclear project, as well…
Annexation of the Jordan Valley is a long-standing Israeli objective, going back to Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
Israeli national security is unquestionably weakened by the corona pandemic. Many IDF units are suffering from a shortage of manpower. And the…
It is convenient for Amman to have Israel retain security control over the Jordan Valley. And this is a rare opportunity to…
Jerusalem is not the place to hold elections for a foreign entity.
Trump has made it clear that attacks on American personnel are going to elicit a military reaction.
Israel must adapt as quickly as possible to the evolving situation in northern Syria, while continuing to adhere to self-reliance and invest…
Trump’s Syria decision accords with previous presidential decisions and is not necessarily a disaster for Israel.
A selective settlement policy focusing on areas within the Israeli consensus, including Ma’aleh Adumim and the Jordan Valley, can be pursued with…
The recurrent debate about Israel in Pakistan reflects the former’s improved international standing. The Muslim giant could become the next success in…
American withdrawal from the Middle East must be accompanied by steps that reduce the general impression of a weak US going home…
Neglecting IDF ground maneuver capabilities is a dangerous gamble.
The need to assign American soldiers to fight with Israel might undermine Israel's popularity in the US and constrain its freedom of…
Israel’s government must nurture a spirit of unity and national purpose by building a policy consensus as broad as possible. This is…
As dysfunctional as the Palestinian national movement has become, it has excelled in perpetuating the pork barrel born in Oslo.
As ugly as the 2019 campaign may have been, it is simply wrong to portray Israel as a deeply divided nation on…
The guaranteed failure of the “deal of the century” is an opportunity for Israel to open the Americans’ eyes to the harsh…
The Golan Heights is Israel’s best northern defense line, especially since Iranian forces have moved into Syria. US recognition of Israel’s sovereignty…
Whatever paradigm for peace is tabled by the Trump administration, no end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is in sight. Managing the conflict…
Any government elected in Israel will undoubtedly agree to discuss the plan with the Americans.
Clear understandings between the political and military echelons are essential in employment of military force and readiness for the next war.
The fitting Israeli response is to demonstrate resilience, and to declare that despite the terror and the pain we will remain in…
Iran, Turkey, Russia and other bad actors threaten Western and Israeli security in this strategic zone.
Only a crushing and devastating blow to Hamas will pave the way for a truce that would not be a victory for…
In the absence of a clear American or Turkish determination to confront Iranian encroachment, only Israel has the power to stop it.
The abject failure of the Oslo Accords has had a salutary effect on Israeli society. Israelis are today quite resilient, ready to…
What is needed is a conscious effort to change Israel’s one-party partisan image by engaging with the Democrats and the social groups…
India and Israel, located in different parts of the globe, share similar concerns about global developments and about threats that originate in…
As the memory of the Holocaust fades, traditional anti-Semitism that turns into anti-Israel attitudes is no longer politically incorrect.
Because ending terrorism from Gaza is unrealistic, Israel has wisely adopted a strategy of attrition. If there is soon to be a…
Turkey is no longer a reliable Western ally. Provision of the F-35 jet would strengthen Erdogan's authoritarian Islamist regime and boost its…
Israel should ring the alarm bells about Turkish adventurism. Under Erdogan, Turkey has become a dangerous country on the road to authoritarianism.
Time is on Israel’s side. A review of the balance of power between Israel and its foes; of the domestic features molding…
The longing for Jewish sovereignty over the historic homeland of the Jewish people is understandable. Nevertheless, the recent attempt to pass a…
What needs “nixing” is not the JCPOA – a piece of paper – but the Iranian nuclear infrastructure.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits India just half a year after the first historic trip of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to…
While Israel cannot let Turkish President Erdogan's attacks slide, its response must differentiate between Turkish society and its popular but problematic leader.
If the United States wants to disengage from the Middle East it should do so with a bang. The address for such…
Everything must be done by Jerusalem to preserve the peace treaty with Egypt, but Israel should still prepare itself for worst-case scenarios.
Prof. Efraim Inbar argues that Israel should adhere to its longstanding approach of using sticks and carrots in the Palestinian arena.
Israel’s control of Jerusalem provides strategic depth for the coastal plain; vitally links the coast to the Jordan River as Israel’s eastern…
It would have been better for the Kurds to settle for strengthening their autonomous region in Iraq rather than challenging their stronger…
Only the use of force can stop Iran from fulfilling its ambitions. Israel is on its own in this regard.
32 articles
Watch the recording of the JISS webinar that took place August 27, 2026.
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Watch the recording of the webinar that took place September 14, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRPod9ev1I8
Chai FM Podcasts, 22.04.2025 2025.04.22 – Tensions between Egypt and Israel – Professor Efraim Inbar, Senior Redearcher at the Jerusalem Institute for…
TIF-JISS Panel Discussion (online), wish Prof, Efraim Inbar and Prof. Hillel Frisch
18Forty, 11.08.2024 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mrt4LPinjMNwxKV7K7MbT?si=XXwMEImsTMK4KrOycndqbw
Interview by Prof. Efraim Inbar
Closing remarks of the “Africa and Israel: Building Strategic and Economic Bridges” which took place on July 2, 2024 at Tel-Aviv University.…
Conversation with B'nai B'rith, 13 December 2023
Prof. Efraim Inbar is the guest in the KQED podcast
Watch the recording of The Indian Futures-JISS Symposium that took place October 23, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZqqn_pdZWM Photo: IMAGO / Xinhua
Watch the recording of the JISS - BNAI BRITH webinar, January 4, 2023
A briefing by experts of the JISS
A briefing by expert of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security
Insights on the Hamas-Israel conflictInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
A briefing by Prof. Efraim Inbar for the Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET, 28.04.2021).
Video briefing by Prof. Efraim Inbar, delivered to the Middle East Institute at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. (18.04.2021)
JISS Briefing by Prof. Efraim Inbar, 31.01.2021
A briefing by experts of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security
Video lecture by Prof. Efraim Inbar for the Middle East Institute in New Delhi, India. (Oct. 28, 2020)
Video briefing by Prof. Efraim Inbar to the Zionist Federation of the UK (September 2020).
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 General Moshe (Bogie) Yaalon MK offer an Israeli perspective on security and the annexation plan, for Cambridge University's…
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 given to the Australian Jewish Association, focusing on security and political aspects on the plan to…
Video briefing by Prof. Efraim Inbar and Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman about the Israeli government’s intention to apply Israeli law to…
President of JISS on Corona & Israel’s National Security
321 articles
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
The Jerusalem Post, 26.08.2026 Click here to read the aticle
Israel Journal of Foreign Affairs, 06.08.2026 Click here to read the article
Prof. Efraim Inbar interview on NewsX World
The Jerusalem Post, 02.07.2026 Click here to read the article
NewsX World, 24.06.2026 https://youtu.be/yBC7yq2e4Qw?si=hYlXrScz1RyltKpU&t=282
The Jerusalem Post, 10.06.2026 Click here to read the article
NewsX World, 27.03.2026 https://youtu.be/Jvzzb7WTi0M?si=Qb8Z2k2KSrim_VDe&t=274
NewsX World, 25.03.2026 https://youtu.be/WN-YbZ6dWS4?si=OOYUEBgjPyistygo&t=54
India Today, 11.03.2026 Click here to watch the interview
The Jerusalem Post, 10.03.2026 Click here to read the article
NewsX World, 03.03.2026 https://youtu.be/IEWR0LNa5fw?si=I5B6X1PtONu4Dlr8&t=70
NewsX World, 03.03.2026 https://youtu.be/ULVqOhV7k2c?si=6AwgScu5bgyEzOC0&t=40
RTVI US (in Russian), 02.03.2026 https://www.youtube.com/live/61Eg8aUsF2Q?t=1317s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSm1CBZkYbo&t=912s
NewsX World, 01.03.2026 https://youtu.be/oFp5QcXCzq8?si=b00daeQPy0SPv8Kv&t=1355
NewsX World, 15.02.2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQOQZCEKOfE
Prof. Efraim Inbar is quoted in the article
An interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
An article by Yaakov Lappin published on JNS. JISS Experts are quoted in the article (Brig. Gen. (res.) Kuperwasser, Prof. Inbar, Prof.…
Prof. Efraim Inbar is quoted in the article
An article by Prof. Efraim Inbar published on the Jerusalem Post
An article by Prof. Efraim Inbar published on the Jerusalem Post
Interview with Prof. Efarim Inbar
Prof. Efraim Inbar is quoted in the article
Brig. Gen. (ret.) Yossi Kuperwasser and Prof. Efraim Inbar take part in a debate organized by the Machiavelli Center together with Senator…
LBC News London, 16.02.25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sablEnKEFjU
The Media Line, 16.01.2025 Click here to read the article
Prof. Efraim Inbar quoted in the article
Prof. Efraim Inbar is quoted in the article
Prof. Efraim Inbar quoted in the article
An article by Prof. Efraim Inbar published in the Times of Israel
Newsweek, 22.10.2024 Click here to read the article
Prof. Efraim Inbar interview to Al Hurra together with a Saudi analyst
Prof. Efraim Inbar Inteview with Hong Kong TV
NewsX, 2.10.2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2-dMx9S3i0
Prof. Efraim Inbar interviewed
Alhurra Channel, 26.08.2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asTLsuQQQAw
Prof. Efraim Inbar is quoted in the article
18Forty, 6.8.2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRLDB-vSa0M
Prof. Efraim Inbar Interviewed by Il Giornale
Prof. Efraim Inbar is quoted in the article
Fengshows, 24.07.2024 Click here to watch
The Jerusalem Post, 24.07.2024 Click here to read the article
Prof. Efraim Inbar is quoted in the article
Prof. Efraim Inbar quoted in the article
The Jerusalem Post, 16.06.2024 Click here to read the article
Israel’s Seizure of Gaza Border Zone Strains Ties With Egypt
Why Israel needs to conquer Rafah and defeat Hamas
After the counterattack: Why is Israel avoiding escalation with Iran?
Terror-supporting Qatar is no friend of the West
Anti-Netanyahu protests threaten war effort, hostage deal, experts say
Prof. Efraim Inbar interview for Radio24 Italy
‘Without Conquering Rafah, Israel Cannot Win the War’: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security President to TML
What can we learn so far from the war on Hamas?
Dynamics of war pushing Gazans to borders but no one wants them
Israel’s going to need a bigger army and other lessons from this war
“By destroying the Islamists, Israel is doing the civilized world a favor”
Prof. Efraim Inabr – Radio interview for South African station ChaiFM
Efraim Inbar in New York Times symposium on the failure of Oslo Accords
An Israeli Perspective on the Gaza War and Its Broader Implications
Letting the PA fail in Gaza can become an advantage for Israel - opinion
Israel’s 2023 War of Independence with Ephraim Inbar
International Support for Israel Is Strong, but Gaza Offensive Can Turn Tide
The US is ignoring Iran's involvement Hamas's Gaza border massacres - opinion
ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR. Analysis and commentary
Israel at War - Prof. Efarim Inbar on LBC News Radio (UK)
Israel at War - Prof. Inbar on Interview with Russian tv
What Military Experts Say to Look Out for in an Israel-Hamas War
The War in Gaza - Prof. Efraim Inbar on PTS News Taiwan
Israel reels from shock Hamas attack and warns of a long, difficult war
An India-Middle East Corridor Can Be a Counterweight to Both Iran and China
Biden’s Belt and Road counter needs an eastern extension
Israel hypes India-Saudi-EU trade corridor, but it’s a bit player in US-China bout
Israel should reassess its relations with China
Israel must say no to a new US-Iran nuclear understanding
Jerusalem Flag March: city on edge before Israeli nationalist rally
Kurdish north-east Syria: Frozen conflict with the EU in the backseat
Israeli gov’t must consider state’s value to the US
Judicial Reform Protests: Could Netanyahu Navigate His Coalition Through Crisis?
Oman still on the fence regarding normalization with Israel, experts say
Why is violence escalating between Israelis and Palestinians?
It isn't bad for Israel if the Palestinian Authority collapses
Prof. Efraim Inbar on the status of the Palestinian flag
Security challenges facing Israel in 2023
Why is the FBI Investigating Israel? // The Abu Akleh case and its political consequences
Israel's new gov't is abandoning Jerusalem to the haredim – opinion
It is in America’s interest to end the war in Ukraine
It's in America's best interest to end the war in Ukraine
Israeli NGO: The Palestinians are stealing Area C
EU – Israel: Deepening bilateral relations while pushing for Israeli-Palestinian peace
What should Israel’s strategy be for the day after a nuke deal with Iran?
Nuclear deal with Iran: Does the EU proposal deal with the sunset clauses?
Interview by Efraim Inbar on the Eastern Mediterranean in the popular Greek publication Kathimerini
Three decades on, Israel-Jordan border project revives hope for peace dividend
Differences between U.S., Israel on Iran nuke issue remain despite Biden's visit
EU foreign affairs ministers decide to resume political dialogue with Israel
Efraim Inbar: Israel Will Confront Iran Militarily, Deal or No Deal
What is the agenda for the Eastern Mediterranean?
What is the US agenda for the Eastern Mediterranean?
Russia using Israel to distract world from Ukraine, analysts say
Russia using Israel to distract world from Ukraine, analysts say
Russia Is Using Israel To Distract World From Ukraine, Analysts Say
High-level visit paves the way for deepened EU-Israeli partnership
What the failure of legal jurisdiction bill could mean for Israelis in Judea and Samaria
Interview on Russian Foreign Minister’s anti-Semitic comment
The Implications of the Ukraine War for Israel
Security expert: Hamas wants repeat of last May's war with Israel
What is ‘Plan B’ for Israel or America if Iran nuclear deal goes unsigned?
Lapid’s flagship Negev Summit sets sail on a sea of regional fears
Herzog’s meeting with Erdogan represents a step towards Israel-Turkey normalization
Prof. Efraim Inbar interviewed in the leading Russian foreign policy TV program
How Should Israel Respond to Turkey’s Latest Charm Offensive?
Should Israel take Turkey's charm offensive at face value?
How should Israel respond to Turkey’s latest charm offensive?
Israel Blocks Sale to Kyiv to Avoid Angering Moscow
The gas pipeline fueling Turkey’s charm offensive
African Union divided over Israel’s ‘observer status’
US Failure on Ukraine Could Lead to a Conflagration in the Middle East, Asia
US failure on Ukraine could lead to a conflagration in the Middle East, Asia
Israeli researchers: Iran nuclear breakout could occur ‘within a space of weeks,’ regional cooperation necessary
Israeli expert sees US role in East Mediterranean waning
Gantz makes concessions to Palestinian Authority with no demands in return
Israel and India look to expand cooperation, boost military capabilities
Congress takes aim at Iranian drone issue as concerns mount
Iran stalling in talks as it ups ante on nuclear program, say experts
Israel's FM Lapid: Hamas offices in Istambul must be shutdownInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
News Analysis: Arrest of Israeli couple in Turkey tests bilateral tiesInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
The End of days is not nigh: Why the perennial need for the use of force is still with us
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar on the controversy over NSO Group
Report: Israel Complied with International Law in Last Gaza WarInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Putin will maintain ties with Israel, as well as its enemiesInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar on IranInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Realpolitik should guide Israeli-Russian relationsProf. Efraim Inbar's JISS article reprinted in The Jerusalem Post
Realpolitik should guide Israeli-Russian relationsProf. Efraim Inbar's JISS article reprinted at JNS
What are Israel’s Options against Iran’s Nuclear Program?Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Israeli, Egyptian leaders' rare public meeting signals warming of relationsInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
On the Bennett-Biden relationshipInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
On Qatari aid to Hamas in the Gaza StripInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Why Erdogan's Turkey is NATO in Name OnlyInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
As leaders meet, Jordan finds itself vital to US plans in the regionProf. Efraim Inbar: The Americans want to enlist Jordan to…
Are Israel and Jordan ready to turn over a new leaf? Prof. Efraim Inbar: It is not realistic to expect drastic changes.…
On Mideast developments and the new Israeli governmentInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
On Iranian nuclear sites under attack Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Netanyahu criticizes new Israeli government over Iran Prof. Efraim Inbar: Promising the US “no surprises” is not always in the best interest…
On Jordan-Israel relations Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
On Israel’s new government and flag parade in Jerusalem Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Israel swears in a new government Prof. Efraim Inbar: This coalition involving parties with different agendas signals broad consensus in Israeli society.
On Hamas demands and Israel’s response Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Hamas Committing War Crimes By Hiding Behind Civilians: Israel Security Experts Profs. Siboni and Inbar: Hamas commits international war crimes by striking…
Gaza-Israel conflict shakes foundations of Middle East coexistence Prof. Efraim Inbar: This unrest inside Israel comes at a time when, for the…
If current Mideast violence a test, some experts say Biden is failingProf. Efraim Inbar: How long will it take the progressives to…
Regional Implications of Tensions in Jerusalem Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
With Covid Waning, is Israel Overdue for Conflict? Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Israel may toss millions of vaccines. Why won’t it give them to the PA instead?Prof. Efraim Inbar: I prefer to send them…
Mideast experts: Leaked Zarif tape exposes Iran narrative of so-called ‘moderates,’ ‘hardliners’Prof. Efraim Inbar: There is no distinction between moderates and hardliners.…
Israel's preparedness amid looming threatsInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Instability in neighboring Jordan is ‘bad news’ for IsraelProf. Efraim Inbar: Jordan serves as a friendly buffer on the east. The territories…
For Israel, endless electoral discord carries perils for ties with Arab worldProf. Efraim Inbar: There is no political stability, and the folks…
US-Jordan defense pact good for Israel, stability in MideastProf. Efraim Inbar: I doubt whether we will see a serious American military presence…
On Iran's advanced enrichment of uranium at NatanzInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Will a US-Saudi rift affect Israel?Inbar and Spyer: Biden’s push for human rights will backfire, especially if coupled with U.S. inaction regarding…
A Cold Egyptian-Israeli Peace Undermines Both Culture and SecurityThe old paradigm of scapegoating Israel undermines Egyptian national security interests. Prof. Efraim Inbar:…
On construction at the Dimona reactor siteInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
On the deal to provide natural gas to GazaInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
On Israel’s Decision to Purchase New Jets and Helicopters from the USProf. Efraim Inbar: This weapons procurement is long overdue.
The dangerous, disappearing PersiansProf. Efraim Inbar: Escalation in the use of force to reverse Iranian ascendance in Middle East politics, to prevent…
On US Policy Towards IranInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
‘Erratic’ or ‘Strategic Clarity’: What to make of Trump’s Middle East legacy?Prof. Efraim Inbar: Trump and Kushner contributed to strategic clarity. The…
Biden's Policies Toward Israel Starkly Different From Trump's, Experts SayProf. Efraim Inbar: Biden is a close friend of Israel. His presence in…
The Abraham Accords and beyondProf. Efraim Inbar: It would be a strategic nightmare if Turkey joins an axis with Russia, Iran and…
Iran and Israel: The inevitable war?Prof. Efraim Inbar for The Brussels Times
Reported Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in SyriaInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
On reviving peace talks between Israel and the PAInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Experts say Iran likely to delay retaliation against Israel for assassinated nuclear scientistProf. Efraim Inbar: It is wrong to assume that Iran…
Can Biden move Qatar away from Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood?Prof. Efraim Inbar: Qatar spends enormous amounts of money in systematic support…
Biden’s foreign-policy appointments and what they might mean for IsraelProf. Efraim Inbar: Tony Blinken is “on record” demanding an extension of the…
On Conflict in Nagorno KarabakhInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar 23.10.2020
On Israeli strikes in Syria against terror targetsInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Mideast Arms Race: Is Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge Eroding?Prof. Efraim Inbar: Part of the price of peace is that the Arabs receive…
US election results could trigger HezbollahProf. Efraim Inbar: Hezbollah wants to show activity: The long struggle with Israel.
On the Peace Talks between Israel and SudanInterview with Prof. Efraim Inbar
Israel’s Geopolitical Challenges in the Deadly Conflict Between Armenia, Azerbaijan Prof. Efraim Inbar: Azerbaijan supplies much of Israel’s oil and it borders…
Could Lebanon’s first negotiations with Israel in decades lead to normalization?Prof. Efraim Inbar: The talks are a Lebanese development, relating to the…
Experts believe Israel unlikely to drop lucrative arms sales to AzerbaijanProf. Efraim Inbar: Israel will honor its contracts with Azerbaijan. What they…
Change in the Middle EastProf. Inbar: We Will Not See a Peaceful Middle East
Progress, not peace: Breaking down the Trump-brokered deals between Israel, Arab states Prof. Efraim Inbar: Unfortunately, the Palestinian liberation national movement still…
EU welcomes normalisation of relations between Israel and Gulf StatesProf. Efraim Inbar: The Palestinians will have to adopt a more mature policy…
Turkey's bid to return to Ottoman-era glory endangers Israel and the regionProf. Efraim Inbar: Erdoğan believes that Turkey has a great destiny…
Hizbullah, Hamas Chiefs Discuss Israel-UAE DealProf. Efraim Inbar: Ankara is trying to use its ally Hamas to get closer to Hizbullah, to…
The State of Hezbollah, after the Beirut explosionProf. Efraim Inbar: Hezbollah is under pressure
Will Israel strike Iran? Prof. Inbar of JISS: The strike on Soleimani warns Iran that the option for expanded US use of…
On Turkey-Greece tensions in the eastern MediterraneanProf. Efraim Inbar to TV7
Will there be another war with Lebanon amid pandemic? Prof. Efraim Inbar: Hezbollah does not have the appetite right now for starting…
The Dangers of Annexation Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Palestinians are tired of the conflict and understand Israel's superior military power. Another intifada…
Experts: Israeli sovereignty not expected to cause massive violence or backlash Prof. Inbar: The Palestinians are weak and dependent upon Israel, and…
Excluded from Netanyahu’s annexation plans, military must somehow prepare anyway Prof. Inbar and Dr. Lerman of JISS: While Israeli security forces must…
Do the benefits of annexation outweigh the costs? Dr. Lerman and Prof. Inbar of JISS: Extend Israeli law to areas that Israel…
How worried should Israel be about the Arab response to its extended sovereignty bid? Prof. Efraim Inbar: Palestinian opposition to an extension…
Despite criticism from abroad, Israelis united over annexation Israeli plans to annex the Jordan Valley and parts of the West Bank have…
Will Israel apply sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria? Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Jordan Valley is important for Israel’s security.
New Israeli Gov’t Sworn Into Office, Ending 18-Month Political SagaProf. Efraim Inbar: Annexation can move forward as long as there is a…
Jordan Valley settlements were established by the Labor Movement, and the late Yitzhak Rabin believed in them. Nearly all Israelis want the…
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The US and Israel are “on the same page” when it comes to the Iranian military presence on Syrian…
China’s coronavirus cover-up and the implications for Israel Prof. Inbar: Israel must be careful in allowing Chinese firms linked to the government…
Coronavirus won’t turn the Middle East all warm and fuzzy. Inbar and Lerman of JISS: Regardless of whether or not there is…
Is Gaza Livable? Roundtable discussion with Prof. Efraim Inbar and other analysts.
Israel's confrontation with Iran. Prof. Efraim Inbar, interviewed by Jay Sekulow Live.
The genesis of the Trump plan lies in the Israeli Left. An interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar.
Bibi's Ally Says Kushner Stabbed Netanyahu in the Back With Peace Plan. Prof. Efraim Inbar: The plan addresses the most Israeli concerns…
For first time in history, US plan for Mideast peace puts Israeli concerns at forefront. Prof. Efraim Inbar: I don’t see peace…
Is Turkey trying to sabotage massive new Israel-Cyprus-Greece EastMed gas deal? Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Libyan-Turkish deal is meant to force Israel…
Plain Talk by Israel’s Top Soldier Seen as Filling Political Vacuum. Prof. Efraim Inbar: The main significance of Kochavi’s speech lay in…
Should Israel sign non-aggression pacts with Arab countries? Prof. Efraim Inbar: Pushing for formal agreements is counterproductive.
The National Security of Israel. Professor Efraim Inbar Speaks With Vanguardia Dossier (Spain).
'Palestinian Demand to Remove Israeli Settlements is Unacceptable and Racist' - Scholar. Prof. Inbar: Israel has always advocated the positions that Jews…
L’agence tous risques. Prof. Efraim Inbar: UNRWA perpetuates the conflict and must be gradually dismantled.
Israel’s targeted assassination of terror operative sends a double message. Prof. Efraim Inbar: At some time, a full-scale ground incursion will be…
Putin, hackers, and cannabis: The bizarre story of an Israeli-American jailed in Russia. Prof. Inbar: I am not sure this case has…
Does Israel need pacts with Persian Gulf that Katz is trying to secure? Prof. Inbar: “This has to be gradual. The informal…
TRUMP’S GOT A ‘GOOD FEELING’ ABOUT IRAN? NETANYAHU SHOULD BE NERVOUS. Prof. Inbar: I do not see the Iranians signing on any…
Tensions between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Prof. Efraim Inbar speaks with TV7.
Evangelical Charity World Vision’s Terror-Funding Scandal Continues. Prof. Inbar: We have the moral duty to demask organizations, such as World Vision, which…
Will Israel launch a military ground operation in Gaza? Prof. Efraim Inbar: A large-scale invasion is inevitable.
How Dangerous is Hizballah now? Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar and Dr. Yossi Mansharof.
US-Iranian brinkmanship. Prof. Efraim Inbar on US-Iranian brinkmanship.
The Trump Plan Partially Revealed. An interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar.
Iranians view Trump as ‘tougher’ than Obama, but will it push them to more extreme actions? Prof. Efraim Inbar: Trump is trying…
Reasons they hate us. Prof. Efraim Inbar: Nine reasons antisemitism is rife.
Professor Efraim Inbar on escalation in US-Iran tensions.
Is it time for the IDF to inflict ‘massive damage’ on Hamas? Prof. Inbar: The IDF concept of using accurate intelligence for…
Will the PA Collapse? No, says Prof. Efraim Inbar, because it’s good business for Abbas and his family
New Palestinian government beleaguered by ‘corruption, nepotism and ineptitude’ Prof. Efraim Inbar: The PA continues to subscribe to maximalist unrealistic positions that…
Of annexation and Trump’s peace plan, what’s next on the post-Israeli election agenda? Prof. Inbar: Annexation of the West Bank or parts…
Netanyahu’s True Colors? No to Palestinian State, Yes to Annexing Parts of West Bank. Audio interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar.
Does Hamas see Israel’s deterrence waning? Prof. Efraim Inbar: Deterrence is a tricky notion. Dr. Eran Lerman: Hamas is irritating us in…
American recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights. Professor Efraim Inbar: ‘Netanyahu will benefit from Trump’s decision - not clear how…
Israel has not fully deterred Iranian aggression in Syria. Prof. Efraim Inbar: Iran still remains determined to open a second front against…
What’s in a “Wall”? In Israel, a mix of structures, technology, policy, and cross-border cooperation. Prof. Inbar: What’s important are actions beyond…
'Israel will continue to react to military entrenchment by Iran' Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iranian targets in the vicinity of…
Is the time ripe for Israel to push for recognition of the Golan Heights? Prof. Efraim Inbar: I am not sure we…
Bricks In The 'Wall': Israel as a Test-Case for President Trump's Proposed Border Measures. Prof. Efraim Inbar: The West Bank security fence…
Internal Palestinian politics play big role in rising tension with Israel. Prof. Efraim Inbar: It is too soon to call this an…
The IDF under newly appointed chief of staff. Prof. Efraim Inbar comments on the most urgent tasks facing the incoming chief of…
Is the situation with Gaza ‘the problem from hell?’ Prof. Efraim Inbar: We cannot trust Hamas to keep the calm. Only when…
Trump’s wavering on one-state or two-states leaves many in a state of confusion. Middle East analysts say there is growing skepticism around…
Palestinian-Israeli fragile co-existence to remain intact despite shooting attack in West Bank. Prof. Efraim Inbar: Good economic conditions do not always overcome…
'Hamas leaders should fear assassinations' JISS President Prof. Efraim Inbar says Israel must exact a higher price from Hamas to ensure quiet,…
The Trump Peace Plan is Coming Prof. Efraim Inbar: They’re quite serious about getting a peace plan through. But I don’t believe…
Trump-Kim summit Professor Efraim Inbar, speaks to KAN's Naomi Segal about what to expect from Tuesday's meeting in Singapore between US President…
'The situation in Gaza isn't about to change' Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israel must understand the situation in Gaza will remain unchanged.
Prof. Efraim Inbar on Iran, Trump and Turkey Australian Jewish News, 8.6.2018
Has the Two-State Solution Run its Course? Professor Efraim Inbar on J-Air (Australia) 22.05.2018
Turkey, Israel, Syria. Professor Efraim Inbar discusses Turkey and Israel's strategic positions, plus recent developments in Syria.
'Nakba Day': To Create Better Future, Palestinians Must Overcome the Past Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Palestinians need to decide internally whether they…
America set to inaugurate embassy in Jerusalem. Prof. Efraim Inbar: The move introduces a dose of realism into the international discourse on…
EXPERT: IRAN LIKELY TO CONTINUE NUCLEAR PROGRAM WHEN NUCLEAR DEAL EXPIRES Prof. Efraim Inbar: It was quite clear that the Americans were…
Israel welcomes U.S. pullout of Iran deal amid high alert over Iranian response Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israel's deterrence is increasingly stronger
Capital punishment? Nearly half of Jerusalem's residents aren't citizens. Prof. Efraim Inbar: Giving citizenship to Arab east Jerusalemites is not only fair…
Israeli analysts question Trump’s Syrian troop pullout push. Prof. Efraim Inbar: This air strike was the bare minimum. Assad will not be…
How secure is Israel at 70? Prof. Efraim Inbar: Even with the Iran threat looming, we are still in a strong strategic…
Plot Thickens For Israel In Syria As Russia Outs Military Operation. Prof. Efraim Inbar: When it comes to our national security we…
A hard look at the Israeli admission of 2007 attack on a Syrian nuclear reactor, and its message for Iran. Prof. Efraim…
How Palestinian votes in municipal elections may change the face of Jerusalem. Dr. David Koren: Perhaps some Palestinians believe voting will bear…
Former Israeli and U.S. top diplomats express admiration, caution on embassy move. Prof. Efraim Inbar: The move is historic justice.
Secret Iranian missile factory in Lebanon requires preemptive Israeli attack. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar: Preemptive attack is an option.
'Gaza is not Israel's responsibility'. Professor Efraim Inbar says Israel has no responsibility to aid Gaza, not providing aid may bring down…
Palestinians ramp up feud with the US. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not the main concern in the…
Hezbollah's Reign of Terror: From Beirut And Beyond. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar, The Jerusalem Post, 21.1.2018
UNRWA's role is in the eye of the beholder. Prof. Efraim Inbar: It makes no sense to have an agency take care…
'Thunderous silence in the Arab world'. Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar. INN, 20.12.2017
Trump está entre o pragmatismo e a imprudência em Jerusalém. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar.
How JISS is shaking-up the think tank world in Israel. Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar, i24news, 18.11.2017
Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital is the right thing to do. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar and Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Frustration and fury among Arabs at Trump's Jerusalem declaration. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar
Trump Calls Jerusalem Plan Step Toward Peace, but It Puts Mideast on Edge. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar
Shifting Sands in the Middle East. Interviews with Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror and Prof. Efraim Inbar
