Policy Papers Archives

Iran’s Land Route: A Strategic Threat

Iran is taking advantage of the crises created by ISIS and the Arab Spring to advance its land route project from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea. The American withdrawal from Syria will remove one of the obstacles that stand in Iran’s path, yet Israel has demonstrated its determination to prevent the establishment of this route.

Yossi Mansharof

Policy Papers 02.01.2019

Iran

Israel’s New Adversary: Iran’s Shi’ite Militias and the Next War in the North

The Shi'ite militia threat isn't a mere thought exercise about a worst-case scenario. Iranian-controlled Popular Mobilization Forces leaders have already threatened Israel only miles from Israeli homes.

Mr. Lazar Berman

Policy Papers 26.12.2018

Israel Defence Policy

The Withdrawal of the US from Syria in Broad Perspective

Israel will need to increase the intensity of its operations against the Iranians. US withdrawal from the arena is a good opportunity for Israel to update its strategy in Syria.

Major General (res.) Yaacov Amidror

Policy Papers 26.12.2018

Syria US Middle East Policy

Trump’s Withdrawal from Syria: Not Unexpected and a Victory for the “Astana Three”

The possibility that Iran and Turkey will be emboldened by the American decision, is worrisome. The main counter to that will be robust deterrence from Israel, whose maintenance may increase the likeliness of escalation in Syria and Lebanon, and even more resort to the restraining hand of Russia.

Dr. Joshua Krasna

Policy Papers 26.12.2018

Syria US Middle East Policy

Hysterical Reactions to Recent Terrorist Attacks

The fitting Israeli response is to demonstrate resilience, and to declare that despite the terror and the pain we will remain in the land of our forefathers.

Professor Efraim Inbar

Policy Papers 26.12.2018

Terrorism

Saving Rojava

Military, diplomatic and economic pressures can be brought to bear to preserve SDF and Kurdish autonomy in northeastern Syria, and to deter Turkey and Iran from conquering these areas.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Policy Papers 26.12.2018

Syria Turkey

Betrayal on the Euphrates

Trump’s hurried exit from Syria, under pressure from a Turkish threat, will be interpreted by all sides as a strategic defeat, an abandonment and a debacle.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Policy Papers 23.12.2018

US Middle East Policy

Still pro-Israel?

Some hard-left Jews are out to sabotage the Birthright program. They are cutting away the limb – love for, and identification with, Israel – upon which all pro-Israel Jewish community activity must be based.

Mr. David M. Weinberg

Policy Papers 20.12.2018

Israel-Diaspora relations

New Realities in the Eastern Mediterranean

For analytical as well as practical and even political reasons, the time has come to re-define Israel’s place in the world in terms of belonging to the “eastern Mediterranean” region, not the “Middle East.”

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Policy Papers 19.12.2018

Eastern Mediterranean

The Next Arena of Conflict: The Eastern Mediterranean

Iran, Turkey, Russia and other bad actors threaten Western and Israeli security in this strategic zone.

Professor Efraim Inbar

Policy Papers 19.12.2018

Eastern Mediterranean

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Policy Papers

Iran’s Land Route: A Strategic Threat

Israel’s New Adversary: Iran’s Shi’ite Militias and the Next War in the North

The Withdrawal of the US from Syria in Broad Perspective

Trump’s Withdrawal from Syria: Not Unexpected and a Victory for the “Astana Three”

Hysterical Reactions to Recent Terrorist Attacks

Saving Rojava

Betrayal on the Euphrates

Still pro-Israel?

New Realities in the Eastern Mediterranean

The Next Arena of Conflict: The Eastern Mediterranean

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