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US Middle East Policy

US-Jordan defense pact good for Israel, stability in Mideast

US-Jordan defense pact good for Israel, stability in Mideast
Prof. Efraim Inbar: I doubt whether we will see a serious American military presence in Jordan, as the US still wants to disengage from the Middle East.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 04.04.2021
Jordan US Middle East Policy

On Biden Administration policies that will impact Israel

On Biden Administration policies that will impact Israel
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 03.03.2021
US Middle East Policy

On US air strikes in Syria

On US air strikes in Syria
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 02.03.2021
US Middle East Policy

What signals is Biden sending about his Middle East policy?

What signals is Biden sending about his Middle East policy?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Early signals have been “a mixed bag,” with some of the actions and statements very worrisome and others more positive.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 14.02.2021
US Middle East Policy

Can Biden move Qatar away from Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood?

Can Biden move Qatar away from Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood?
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Qatar spends enormous amounts of money in systematic support for the nefarious activities of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and its branches all over the world.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 01.12.2020
Iran Qatar

How fear of a US retreat from the Mideast is driving Netanyahu toward annexation

How fear of a US retreat from the Mideast is driving Netanyahu toward annexation
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “American hegemony is crumbling before our eyes.”

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 05.07.2020
Annexation US Israel Relations

Bibi’s Ally Says Kushner Stabbed Netanyahu in the Back With Peace Plan

Bibi's Ally Says Kushner Stabbed Netanyahu in the Back With Peace Plan.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The plan addresses the most Israeli concerns and appeals to the mainstream in Israeli politics.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 14.02.2020
Israeli Palestinian Conflict US Middle East Policy

Trump administration’s Mideast proposal receives subtle support from Muslim nations

Trump administration’s Mideast proposal receives subtle support from Muslim nations.
Dr. Joshua Krasna: Bahrain’s support for the plan is a “trial balloon” for the Saudis.

Dr. Joshua Krasna
Commentary 03.02.2020
Israeli Palestinian Conflict US Middle East Policy

For first time in history, US plan for Mideast peace puts Israeli concerns at forefront

For first time in history, US plan for Mideast peace puts Israeli concerns at forefront.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: I don’t see peace coming out of the plan, but in the long scheme of things, it is more realistic.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 31.01.2020
Israeli Palestinian Conflict US Middle East Policy
The Times of Israel Logo

“There’s no panic or despair. But a deep sense of betrayal”

“There’s no panic or despair. But a deep sense of betrayal”
Turkey’s Syria offensive could displace over a million Kurds, top analyst Jonathan Spyer warns. Believes Kurds will reject Israeli offer of humanitarian aid.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Commentary 05.11.2019
Syria Turkey

After Trump abandons Kurds, Israel knows it can’t rely on anyone

After Trump abandons Kurds, Israel knows it can’t rely on anyone.
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Trump’s step is a “moral outrage.”

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 04.11.2019
Syria US Middle East Policy

The Trump Plan Partially Revealed

The Trump Plan Partially Revealed.
An interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 11.07.2019
US Middle East Policy

The Bahrain conundrum: Will the Trump administration succeed in its first phase of Arab-Israeli peacemaking?

The Bahrain conundrum: Will the Trump administration succeed in its first phase of Arab-Israeli peacemaking?
David M. Weinberg of JISS: The Trump administration is reversing a long-deleterious global dynamic regarding Israel and the Palestinians, thus transforming the Mideast diplomatic playing field.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Commentary 07.06.2019
Israeli Palestinian Conflict US Middle East Policy

Instability in Jerusalem bodes poorly for Trump’s peace plan.

Instability in Jerusalem bodes poorly for Trump's peace plan.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Israel's transitional government is unlikely to make any significant decisions on the peace process without a clear mandate from the public.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary 07.06.2019
Israeli Palestinian Conflict US Middle East Policy

Did Trump’s Jerusalem Embassy Move Help Peace Prospects?

Did Trump's Jerusalem Embassy Move Help Peace Prospects?
Trump moved the embassy under the pretense that the Palestinians had to recognize 'a reality' — one which dictates that the city belongs to Israel. Did this move help advance the peace process in the long run? Mitvim Institute Director of Development Gayle Meyers and Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security founder Eran Lerman debate.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 18.05.2019
US Middle East Policy
voa

Experts Divided Over US Decision on Golan Heights

Experts Divided Over US Decision on Golan Heights.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer: Israel's de facto control of the Golan is not in doubt, and there is no likelihood in the foreseeable future of any serious attempt by any force to change this situation.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer , Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 01.04.2019
Golan Heights US Middle East Policy

US recognition of Israel’s sovereignty in Golan ‘sends a direct message to the Arab world’

US recognition of Israel’s sovereignty in Golan ‘sends a direct message to the Arab world’.
David M. Weinberg of JISS: Trump is saying: The longer you wait to make peace with Israel, the less you’re going to get.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Commentary 01.04.2019
Golan Heights US Middle East Policy

General Amidror: US withdrawal from Syria is a red flag

General Amidror: US withdrawal from Syria is a red flagץ
Former NSA warns that US pullout from Syria endangers Kurds, empowers Turkey, and sends troubling message to American allies.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Commentary 18.01.2019
Syria Turkey
The Times of Israel Logo

Like Obama, Trump is eroding American credibility

Like Obama, Trump is eroding American credibility.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: The US pullout from Syria is both a strategic and a moral mistake.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary 26.12.2018
Syria US Middle East Policy

Rare event showcases potential of Israeli-Palestinian business cooperation

Rare event showcases potential of Israeli-Palestinian business cooperation.
David Weinberg of JISS: The Trump administration is making a contribution to realistic peace discourse.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Commentary 25.10.2018
Israeli Palestinian Conflict US Middle East Policy

Liberman at JISS: US Sanctions Will Reduce Iran’s Terror Financing

Liberman at JISS: US Sanctions Will Reduce Iran’s Terror Financing Former NSC Chief Yaakov Amidror says Russia will be embarrassed when IDF overcomes S-300 in Syria.

Commentary 22.10.2018
Iran US Middle East Policy

Trump’s wavering on one-state or two-states leaves many in a state of confusion

Trump’s wavering on one-state or two-states leaves many in a state of confusion.
Middle East analysts say there is growing skepticism around the world of the Palestinians’ ability even to create and sustain an independent state. Prof. Efraim Inbar: Sometimes ambiguity serves us better than a clear solution.”

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 19.10.2018
US Middle East Policy

With ‘peace’ in doubt, Israelis search for alternatives to two-state solution

With ‘peace’ in doubt, Israelis search for alternatives to two-state solution
David M. Weinberg of JISS: Trump's team should be given credit for taking a fresh look at what is safe, wise, fair and realistic in today’s Israeli-Palestinian reality.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Commentary 10.07.2018
US Middle East Policy

The Trump Peace Plan is Coming

The Trump Peace Plan is Coming
Prof. Efraim Inbar: They’re quite serious about getting a peace plan through. But I don’t believe the Palestinians will accept it.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 10.07.2018
US Middle East Policy

on Iran, Trump and Turkey

Prof. Efraim Inbar on Iran, Trump and Turkey
Australian Jewish News, 8.6.2018

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 08.06.2018
US Middle East Policy

America set to inaugurate embassy in Jerusalem

America set to inaugurate embassy in Jerusalem.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: The move introduces a dose of realism into the international discourse on Jerusalem.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 14.05.2018
US Middle East Policy

‘America Is Back’: U.S., Israeli Right Plan Next Move

‘America Is Back’: U.S., Israeli Right Plan Next Move
Fresh off Iran deal and Jerusalem embassy wins, CPAC holds an illuminating call. Lerman and Weinberg from JISS say that the US and Israel are on the same page, with a sober understanding of the challenges ahead.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Mr. David M. Weinberg
Commentary 11.05.2018
US Middle East Policy

SAUDIS PUBLICLY OPPOSE U.S. EXITING SYRIA WHILE ISRAEL OBJECTS QUIETLY

SAUDIS PUBLICLY OPPOSE U.S. EXITING SYRIA WHILE ISRAEL OBJECTS QUIETLY
Col. Lerman: US withdrawal from Syria would have very negative consequences for Israel and the region

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 12.04.2018
Saudi Arabia Syria

Predictions scarce regarding Trump’s Mideast ‘deal of the century’

Predictions scarce regarding Trump’s Mideast ‘deal of the century’
David Weinberg: The best thing Trump and Netanyahu can do is to transform regional peace diplomacy is put ‘final status’ issues on the table, first.
World Israel News, 05.03.2018

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Commentary 11.03.2018
US Middle East Policy

Former Israeli and U.S. top diplomats express admiration, caution on embassy move

Former Israeli and U.S. top diplomats express admiration, caution on embassy move. Prof. Efraim Inbar: The move is historic justice.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 28.02.2018
US Middle East Policy

Palestinians ramp up feud with the US

Palestinians ramp up feud with the US. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not the main concern in the region. JNS 24.1.2018

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 26.01.2018
Palestinians US Middle East Policy

UNGA cannot enjoy the best of two worlds with complete impunity

UNGA cannot enjoy the best of two worlds with complete impunity. Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon on the Jerusalem vote. i24news, 21.12.2017

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary 28.12.2017
Jerusalem UN

‘Thunderous silence in the Arab world’

'Thunderous silence in the Arab world'. Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar. INN, 20.12.2017

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 28.12.2017
Jerusalem US Middle East Policy

Should the US withdraw from the Middle East Quartet?

Should the US withdraw from the Middle East Quartet? Comment by David M. Weinberg.

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Commentary 24.12.2017
US Middle East Policy

Israel eagerly awaits Pence visit, Palestinians prepare boycott

Israel eagerly awaits Pence visit, Palestinians prepare boycott. Comment by David M. Weinberg

Mr. David M. Weinberg
Commentary 24.12.2017
US Israel Relations US Middle East Policy

Trump está entre o pragmatismo e a imprudência em Jerusalém

Trump está entre o pragmatismo e a imprudência em Jerusalém. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 24.12.2017
Jerusalem US Middle East Policy

US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital would correct a historical anomaly

US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital would correct a historical anomaly. Comment by Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 09.12.2017
Jerusalem US Middle East Policy

Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is the right thing to do

Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital is the right thing to do. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar and Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Professor Efraim Inbar , Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Commentary 09.12.2017
Jerusalem US Middle East Policy

Threats of violence over Jerusalem amount to a “toy gun”

Threats of violence over Jerusalem amount to a “toy gun”. Comment by Col. (res.) Eran Lerman

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Commentary 09.12.2017
Jerusalem US Middle East Policy

Frustration and fury among Arabs at Trump’s Jerusalem declaration

Frustration and fury among Arabs at Trump's Jerusalem declaration. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 09.12.2017
Jerusalem US Middle East Policy
ny times

Trump Calls Jerusalem Plan Step Toward Peace, but It Puts Mideast on Edge

Trump Calls Jerusalem Plan Step Toward Peace, but It Puts Mideast on Edge. Comment by Prof. Efraim Inbar

Professor Efraim Inbar
Commentary 09.12.2017
Jerusalem US Middle East Policy

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