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Scholarship

Might at a Critical Moment

National Security Policy for Israel’s New Government.
by the fellows of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security.

Scholarship 31.05.2019

National Security Plan 2019

Policy Papers

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On Demography and Economic Development in Jerusalem

The recent State Comptroller’s report on Jerusalem shows continuing Jewish emigration from the city. Israel must act swiftly to reverse this trend.

Dr. David Koren

Policy Papers 17.08.2019

East Jerusalem Jerusalem

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Next Steps in Sanctions against Iran

The US should focus on closing sanctions-bypassing channels (especially through Turkey and Qatar), and on eroding Iranian currency reserves. Use the massive legal judgments against Iran for its role in terrorism to hit the country’s currency reserves.

Dr. Udi Levi

Scholarship 13.08.2019

Iran

A Stronger Mediterranean Partnership: Why More Than Gas is at Stake

Israel, Egypt, Greece and Cyprus must encourage the US to assert a higher military and diplomatic profile as a counterweight to Turkish pressures, Russian and Iranian ambitions, and Chinese inroads.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Policy Papers 13.08.2019

Eastern Mediterranean

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A Large-Scale Ground Offensive against Hamas is Inevitable

Neglecting IDF ground maneuver capabilities is a dangerous gamble.

Professor Efraim Inbar

Policy Papers 09.08.2019

Hamas

Iran, Russia, US & Israel Play High-Stakes Geopolitical Chess in Persian Gulf

Iran, Russia, US & Israel Play High-Stakes Geopolitical Chess in Persian Gulf.
Interviews with Dr. Jonathan Spyer and Dr. Yossi Mansharof.

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Commentary 09.08.2019

Persian Gulf

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Jordan Plays the Field

Jordan and other conservative Arab states are struggling with a difficult superpower ally and facing threats of regional escalation.

Dr. Joshua Krasna

Policy Papers 08.08.2019

Jordan

How Dangerous is Hizballah now?

How Dangerous is Hizballah now?
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar and Dr. Yossi Mansharof.

Professor Efraim Inbar , Dr. Yossi Mansharof

Commentary 07.08.2019

Hezbollah

Iran Increases Hamas Funding in Exchange for Intel on Israel Missiles

Iran Increases Hamas Funding in Exchange for Intel on Israel Missiles.
Dr. Yossi Mansharof: Tehran asked Hamas to provide intelligence on the locations of Israeli missile stockpiles in exchange for the funding.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof

Commentary 07.08.2019

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Turkey Sets Course against the West in the Mediterranean

Turkish forces are also present in northern Iraq, where they are engaged in action against the PKK presence in the Kurdish-controlled north.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Policy Papers 07.08.2019

Turkey

Based in Lebanon but entrenched in Latin America, Hezbollah helps Iran spread global terrorism

Based in Lebanon but entrenched in Latin America, Hezbollah helps Iran spread global terrorism.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: The Trump administration is determined to fight the Iranian and Hezbollah presence in South America.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Commentary 07.08.2019

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Commentary

JNS | 1.8.2019 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Why haven’t more embassies moved to Jerusalem?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Most countries have too many interests in the Arab and Muslim world to make a move that is seen as hostile in those countries, and the benefits are too small.

The Jerusalem Post | 17.06.2019 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Instability in Jerusalem bodes poorly for Trump's peace plan.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel's transitional government is unlikely to make any significant decisions on the peace process without a clear mandate from the public.

The Jerusalem Post | 04.06.2019 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Experts see Israel’s support for Venezuela’s Guaidó as a ‘win-win’.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: “It would have been inconceivable for Israel not to join the voices of free countries Guaidó has been recognized by the United States, Canada and most Latin American democracies.”

JNS | 30.1.2019 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Successors Line Up As Netanyahu’s Predicaments Worsen.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: As things stand today, no parties outside of Likud are likely to be able to form a coalition government.

The Media Line | 29.1.2019 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Israel and Lebanon: Dangerous Liaisons.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Relations between Israel and its northern neighbor have become dangerously explosive.

Diplomatie Magazine | December 2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

PM Netanyahu Planning Unprecedented Trip to Brazil for Bolsonaro Inauguration.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: It is important to have Brazil as an ally and to fight against Iran and its proxy Hizbullah’s influence in that region.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Like Obama, Trump is eroding American credibility.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: The US pullout from Syria is both a strategic and a moral mistake.

Times of Israel | 23.12.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Israel's Netanyahu Embraces European Leaders With Controversial Views On Holocaust.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: No country in the world would sacrifice its national interest for the sake of moral values. Expecting Israel (and only Israel) to do so is absurd.

NPR | 17.12.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Italy’s far-right minister visits Israel, drawing criticism.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel’s embrace of Salvini and “rebellious European governments” allows it to gain leverage over Western European powers, which have traditionally sympathized with the Palestinians.

The Washington Post/AP | 12.12.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Why is murder by Iran, but not Saudi Arabia, permissible?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: While it is outrageous for President Trump to let Saudi Arabia get away with murder, the atomic agreement was also indefensible. At the end of the day this is about realpolitik.

The Jerusalem Post | 26.11.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

On dismantling the illegal the Bedouin settlement, Khan al Ahmar.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon, i24news 22.10.2018

i24news | 22.10.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Europeans working hard to sabotage US sanctions on Iran.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Germany and France want to circumvent U.S. sanctions for business reason. And the EU hates Trump, and will do whatever it can to circumvent him.

JNS | 16.10.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Stemming The Tide: France Boosts Aid To Jordan For Syrian Refugees.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Macron is seeking to fill the void left by the US in the Middle East, and boost France’s hard and soft power in the region.

The Media Line | 19.08.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Is South America turning Pro-Israel?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: One of the reasons for Israel's diplomatic foray into the Americas is thwarting Iranian expansionism.

The Jerusalem Post | 12.08.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

FOREIGN POLICY EXPERT: ISRAEL NEEDS TO RECOGNIZE ITS POWER AND LEVERAGE
Interview with JISS's Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel is not weak!

The Jerusalem Post | 30.06.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

After Erdogan’s Victory, What Should Israel Do?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel should work on its relationship with Greece and Cyprus as a counterweight to Turkey.

The Jerusalem Post | 26.06.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Israelis Mark Jerusalem Day Amid New Political Reality.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Move of the US embassy to Jerusalem marks a turning point in the city’s history. "It will be remembered as a major event.”

The Media Line | 13.05.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Abbas blames the Jews for the Holocaust.
Comment by Dr. Emmanuel Navon

i24 news | 03.05.18 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Bucking world opinion, Trump withdraws from Iran nuclear deal, imposes ‘highest level of economic sanctions’
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: "Iran will try to keep the agreement going for the cash and test economic ties with other powers. And it will be easier for Iran to cheat on the agreement without the U.S. involved.”

JNS | 08.05.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Dr. Emmanuel Navon on Mahmoud Abbas’ anti-Semitic speech

i24news | 3.5.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Are the Europeans stalling, trying to bait Trump in keeping the nuclear deal alive?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Macron’s true mission was to buy more time and convince Trump to remain in the deal.

JNS | 25.04.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

The situation in Syria
Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Radio Sputnik | 13.4.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Africans Seeking Refuge in the Promised Land.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel is not a job agency.
Los Angeles Jewish Journal 21.03.2018

Los Angeles Jewish Journal | 21.03.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Emmanuel Navon explains for ARD TV (Germany) how Israel's emergence as a natural gas exporter is transforming its relations with Turkey and with Europe.

ARD TV | 13.3.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Putin has the ability to rein in the Iranians. The Media Line, 11.2.2018

The Media Line | 11.2.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

U.S. Embassy Relocation Possible within a Year, Experts Say. Dr. Emmanuel Navon: If Trump and Pence want to get things going they have to be very hands-on about it. The Media Line, 21.1.2018

The Media Line | 21.1.2018 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Guatemala Breaks The Mold, But Jerusalem Firewall Intact For Now. Comment by Dr. Emmanuel Navon, The Media Line, 25.12.2017

The Media Line |25.12.2017 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

UNGA cannot enjoy the best of two worlds with complete impunity. Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon on the Jerusalem vote. i24news, 21.12.2017

i24news | 21.12.2017 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Is Europe waking up on the Iranian threat? Not likely, experts say. Comment by Dr. Emmanuel Navon. JNS, 19.12.2017

JNS | 19.12.2017 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Rééquilibrer le combat d’idées: L’institut d’études stratégiques de Jérusalem

LPH | 12.12.2017 (French) | Dr. Emmanuel Navon

On the intellectual roots of JISS - Interview (in French) with Dr. Emmanuel Navon.

Qualita Radio from Israel (French) | 8.11.2017 | Dr. Emmanuel Navon