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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 Precarious Lull in Northeast Syria

New Year, Same Chaos in Syria....

Iran lacks good options

What appears to have caused this escalation was the departure by the Iranians from a...

The Reemergence of Gray-Zone Warfare in Modern Conflicts

Israel’s Struggle against Hamas’s Indirect Approach...

US-Iran Showdown Begins in Iraq

Ktaib Hizballah, with its political, military, economic and mafia-like aspects, is the most potent enemy...

Forecasting the Mideast in 2020

Israel must be ready to tackle Iran militarily on its own and fight a pre-emptive...

The Russian Role in World Affairs: A View from Israel

It would undoubtedly serve Israel's interest for Russia to draw closer to the US on...

Forecast 2020: Challenges and Opportunities for Israel

Trends and likely developments over the coming year in Israel’s strategic environment.
By fellows...

The Gulf: Signs of a Partial Thaw in the Intra-Sunni Cold War?

Israel needs to make clear to Washington the harm done in the region, and the...

Israel Shouldn’t Draw Fixed Lines Between Itself and China

The Jewish state’s relationship with the U.S. is stronger for resting on an informal basis;...

The Battle for Northwestern Syria: Better Sooner than Later

It is in Israel’s interest that Assad regain control of northwestern Syria. Aside from improving...

Erdogan’s Dangerous Diagonal: What can be Done to Counter Turkey’s EEZ claims?

Israel needs enhanced naval capability for the protection of its own EEZ and for the...

American Sanctions and Military Action against Iran

A critical point has been reached where sanctions and military conflict connect. Tehran needs and...

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