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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.

Breaking the ‘everybody knows paradigm’

Even if the Palestinians reject Trump's peace plan, it still serves their long-term interests. False,...

Rearranging the Board: Regional Power Dynamics after the Killing of Qassem Soleimani

Most of the regional players are wary an escalation between the US and Iran, a...

The Struggle for the Eastern Mediterranean: Israel’s Role following the Berlin Summit on Libya

Everything short of a military confrontation needs to be done, though, to deter Erdogan from...

Jordan will not impede the US peace plan

It is convenient for Amman to have Israel retain security control over the Jordan Valley....

Hezbollah-dominated government emerges in Lebanon

The new government is the product of escalating popular protests under way since October 15....

Israel-Greece-Cyprus take on Turkey in the Mediterranean

Trilateral cooperation among Israel, Greece and Cyprus to build a natural gas subsea pipeline is...

No to the planned Palestinian elections

Jerusalem is not the place to hold elections for a foreign entity....

Putin’s surprise visit to Syria

Meeting with Assad sent clear messages to the countries of the region....

Could Congress’ latest Syria sanctions bill backfire?

The congressional bill will exacerbate the economic situation in Syria and ultimately increase Syria’s dependency...

After Soleimani: Maintain the Pressure on Iran’s Nuclear Project

A firm stand at this critical juncture may prove to be of use as part...

A large amount of noise and smoke

Iran’s attacks against the US in Iraq accomplished what was intended...

More pressure on Iran still needed

Trump has made it clear that attacks on American personnel are going to elicit a...

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