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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 Cypriotization of Northern Syria

Turkey is turning northern Syria – Jarabulus and Afrin – into the “Turkish Republic of...

On Developing a Coherent US Regional Strategy Towards Iran, and Iran’s Likely Response

The US can and should develop a coherent region-wide strategy, involving US allies including Israel,...

The Keystone: Sisi, Egyptian Stability and the Future of the Eastern Mediterranean

Egyptian President Al-Sisi's greatest challenges are combatting terrorism in Sinai and beyond, spurring economic growth,...

The Future of Eastern Syria and the Israeli Interest

JISS fellow Dr. Jonathan Spyer travelled in late July to the SDF enclave in eastern...

The perception of weakness

The latest round of violence on the Israel-Gaza border has followed its familiar pattern. Neither...

Reasons for restraint

Despite many Israelis’ growing frustration, there are good reasons why the IDF has yet to...

The advantages of a cease-fire

Israel would prefer not to go to war with Hamas over kite terrorism but Gaza's...

Hamas Activities in Turkey against Israel

Ankara is allowing Hamas to continue operating from Turkish territory against Israel. Israel can and...

US-Saudi Agreement to Increase Oil Production – Another Step towards Toppling the Iranian Regime

The recent agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia to increase oil production is a...

The Day After Mahmoud Abbas

Israel should continue to manage the conflict and advance Palestinian autonomy until the Palestinian Authority...

Diplomacy Backed by Military Force

How the wise use of force facilitates diplomatic processes in the Israel-Egypt-Hamas and Israel-Russia-Syria triangles...

Hosting Viktor Orban is in Israel’s best interest

Those who called for the cancellation of Orbán’s visit did not boycott Putin’s visit to...

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