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Our articles deliver clear, research-based analysis on strategy and security in Israel and the wider Middle East. Written by experts with years of practical and academic experience, these articles address pressing issues such as regional conflicts, defense policies, intelligence trends, and shifting alliances. Each article aims to provide readers with actionable insights and a better understanding of how local events connect to global dynamics. This knowledge empowers policymakers, researchers, and the public to interpret unfolding realities.

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) Has Lost its Way

To ensure effective and secure governance in Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip, COGAT...

The Urgent Need for a Decisive Outcome in Gaza Requires Planning for “The Day After”

Given growing international pressure and the urgent need for a decisive outcome against Hamas in...

Partnering for Common Interests

Even if full normalization, as desirable as it may be, is not immediately on the...

Israel after the U.S.-Houthi Ceasefire: Three Scenarios

With American strikes on the Houthis halted, Israel is now bearing the brunt of the...

Star Wars Rebooted

Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative revives Reagan’s 1980s vision, now made more viable by...

Iran in Light of the Nuclear Talks—Situation Report (April 27 – May 11, 2025)**

This update monitors the nuclear talks, military deployments, and economic, social and political crises in...

Gaza and the Hourglass Dilemma: The Urgent Need for a Decisive Victory

Israel’s military, political, and social stability depend on swift action in Gaza: With hostages suffering,...

Deadly Explosion in Iran Simultaneously with Nuclear Talks — Scope, Circumstances, and Significance

A Series of Mysterious Explosions in Iran Raises Questions: Are These Fatal Malfunctions or Intentional...

A Case of Multi-Dimensional Chess: The Power Game in Syria and the Role of Israel

Israel’s strategy in Syria requires a delicate balance: bolstering security, supporting allies, countering Turkish expansion,...

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