Putin Cannot Influence Iran to Succumb to Trump’s Nuclear Ultimatum
A former head of Israeli Military Intelligence, Maj.-Gen. Tamir Hayman, recently said that, while in the past, the borders of the Middle East were drawn
08/04/2025
Daniel Rakov is a Senior Researcher at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. He specializes in Russian policy in the Middle East and great-power competition in the region. He served in the IDF for more than 20 years, primarily in Israeli Defense Intelligence (Aman). From 2019-2021, he was a Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS).
A former head of Israeli Military Intelligence, Maj.-Gen. Tamir Hayman, recently said that, while in the past, the borders of the Middle East were drawn
An article by Daniel Rakov published by The Jerusalem Post
Interview with Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
The Baltic Times, 14.12.2024 Click here to read the article
The research for this study was supported by The B.L. Manger Foundation, Inc. Executive Summary Since April 2023, Russia has been running an interference campaign
War on the Rocks, 24.10.2024 Click here to read the article
Arterra Haifa, 19.03.2024
Daniel Rakov at the Vilnius Security Forum 2024
Reader’s Response: Russia is a Marginal Player in the Gaza War
Russia’s hostile stance in the war against Hamas strengthens Israel’s affiliation with the Western camp. Israel should refrain from public criticism of Moscow.
The Kremlin quickly suppressed the mutiny of Yevgeny Prigozhin, which might prove of great importance for the stability of Putin’s regime. It further undermined Moscow’s efforts to position itself as a global power, though it did not affect the fighting between Russia and Ukraine. Russia will remain an essential player in the Middle East (vital for its economy following the war). Still, the rebellion will strengthen the bargaining power of the region’s countries, including Israel, vis-à-vis Moscow.
The Netanyahu Government’s Approach to Russia and Ukraine
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 […]
Russia-Ukraine Information Warfare and the Challenge for Liberal Democracies
Despite their mutual support throughout the first hundred days of the war, Russia and China continue to have competing interests. Whereas Israel needs to be more responsive to Washington's concerns…
