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  • Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni
  • Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Winner

Gaza and the Hourglass Dilemma: The Urgent Need for a Decisive Victory

Israel’s military, political, and social stability depend on swift action in Gaza: With hostages suffering,...
שעון חול
  • Dr. Avi Davidi

Deadly Explosion in Iran Simultaneously with Nuclear Talks — Scope, Circumstances, and Significance

A Series of Mysterious Explosions in Iran Raises Questions: Are These Fatal Malfunctions or Intentional...
  • Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

A Case of Multi-Dimensional Chess: The Power Game in Syria and the Role of Israel

Israel’s strategy in Syria requires a delicate balance: bolstering security, supporting allies, countering Turkish expansion,...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with Syria s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a joint press conference at the Presidential Complex in Ankara
  • Professor Efraim Inbar

Illusions of “The Day After”

The belief that Gaza can be transformed into a peaceful, demilitarized entity is no more...
uneral Of Three Commanders Of The Martyr Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades Palestinian militant group Hamas fighters attend the funeral of three commanders of the Martyr Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, after their remains are found.
  • Yaakov Lappin

Egypt-China Air Drill Signals Deepening Strategic Alignment

Egypt’s joint “Eagles of Civilization” exercise with China highlights its pivot toward a multipolar strategy—reflecting...
(240904) -- EL DABAA, Sept. 4, 2024 -- China s J-10 fighter jets are on display during the first edition of the Egypt International Airshow at El Alamein International Airport in El Dabaa, Egypt, Sept. 3, 2024. The airshow kicked off here on Tuesday, with flight performances by air forces from Egypt, China, and other countries. The first day of the airshow began with a flight performance by the Egyptian Air Force s Silver Stars. Air forces from China, the United States, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, T¨¹rkiye, and India also presented their flight performances, including a notable solo display of the Y-20, China s domestically developed large transport aircraft. (Photo by Xinhua) EGYPT-EL DA
  • Colonel (res.) Prof. Gabi Siboni
  • Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Winner

Israel’s Gaza Campaign in Strategic Context

Israel cannot achieve its war goals without dismantling Hamas’s rule, separating it from Gaza’s population,...
רצועת עזה
  • Andrew Fox

The Route to the Day After

Israel aims to shape Gaza’s future by dismantling Hamas’s capabilities through calibrated military pressure, while...
Soldiers in Gaza
  • Prof. Eyal Ben-Ari

The Japan, China, Iran Triangle: Strategic Implications for Israel

As Japan balances between Iran and the West and China deepens its ties to Tehran,...
The Japan, China, Iran Triangle, illustration
  • Ari Heistein

Is a Ground Offensive Against the Houthis Inevitable?

U.S. airstrikes are steadily degrading Houthi capabilities, but Yemen’s fractured leadership and competing Gulf interests...
Supporters of the Houthi movement
  • Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov

Putin Cannot Influence Iran to Succumb to Trump’s Nuclear Ultimatum

Russian President VLADIMIR PUTIN and Iranian President MASOUD PEZESHKIAN
  • Dr. Udi Levi

Qatar’s Next Move: Why Israel Must Rethink Its Strategy Now

Israel’s policymakers and security agencies must finally undertake the serious strategic review they have long...
Qatar s Emir Sheikh TAMIM BIN HAMAD AL-THANI
  • Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

İmamoğlu’s Arrest: A Political Takedown or a Prelude to Change?

Developments in Turkey raise the question of whether President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will finally be...
Thousands Rally Against Istanbul Mayor s Detention
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