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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 Fighting Continues in Northern Syria

The Kurds vow to defend themselves—alone if necessary—against Syria, Turkey and Russia....

Through a Different Lens: The Mideast as Seen from Doha

At a recent conference on the Mideast economy in Doha, which included the participation of...

Iran’s Transnational Terrorist Networks

A worldwide network of terrorist groups and alliances is Iran’s strategic weapon for any military...

Protests in Iran and Trump’s Maximum Pressure Campaign

America must provide Iranian demonstrators with access to the Internet to bolster the protests....

Russia-Israel Relations: Expectations and Reality

Syria remains the main point of contention between the two countries....

Making the Best of US Withdrawal from Syria

Given Iran’s presence in Syria, Israel must employ focused, operative rhetoric and policy versus the...

Truth-telling to advance peace

By changing the discourse about settlements, the Trump administration is laying the groundwork for realistic...

Israel, Europe and Russia: A New Paradigm?

Israel is expected by its European interlocutors to condemn Putin over his misdeeds, yet Israel...

Northern Syria and Israel

Israel must adapt as quickly as possible to the evolving situation in northern Syria, while...

Revolt Against Iran’s ‘System’ in Iraq and Lebanon

Will the people succeed in undermining the Iranian plan to spread power across the region?...

Escalation with Iran and its satellites is not an empty threat

If it weren't for the Iranian regime's distress, it might decide to tread water until...

Prepare for war, the right way

The IDF must return to the fundamentals: ground maneuver to achieve “hachra’a” – decisive outcomes....

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