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Istanbul, Turkey - Nov 03, 2018: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko

Erdoğan is Not Invulnerable

The US, Europe and Israel can force a modification in Erdoğan's conduct on a wide range of issues, including his duplicity on Iran, support for Hamas in Gaza, subversion in Jerusalem, intervention in Libya, aggression towards Cypriot gas explorations, threats to Kurds of Rojava, and repression at home.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Policy Papers 11.07.2019

Turkey

Business handshake on the background of two flags. Men handshake on the background of the United States of America and Israel flag. Support concept

A US-Israeli Defense Treaty? A Noble Idea, But Neither Desirable nor Practical

The need to assign American soldiers to fight with Israel might undermine Israel's popularity in the US and constrain its freedom of action.

Professor Efraim Inbar , Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Policy Papers 25.06.2019

US Israel Relations

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Make Jerusalem a priority

Even an interim Israeli government can build in Jerusalem, counter the intrusions of foreign agents, and invest in all sectors of Israel’s national capital.

Mr. David M. Weinberg

Policy Papers 20.06.2019

Jerusalem

The Greatest Necessity: National Cohesion

Israel’s government must nurture a spirit of unity and national purpose by building a policy consensus as broad as possible. This is necessary both in preparation for likely combat operations against Iran and its proxies, and in order to respond wisely to the American peace plan and to intelligently manage conflict with the Palestinians.

Professor Efraim Inbar

Policy Papers 13.06.2019

National security

Towards an Eastern Mediterranean Security Alliance

Beyond Elounda, Beersheba, Cairo and Jerusalem.
The emerging informal alliance in the eastern Mediterranean is becoming increasingly significant. Egypt’s role, Erdogan's ambitions, energy resources, joint military exercises and coordinated emergency responses contribute to the alliance.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Policy Papers 10.06.2019

Eastern Mediterranean

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Crisis between Iran and the US: Implications for Israel

Israel needs to be prepared for potentially dramatic consequences, including rapid deterioration towards confrontation on all Israel’s borders. Resilience and readiness to act can serve to deter provocations by Iran’s proxies. Ultimately, only a credible military threat from Israel will indicate to friend and foe alike that in a showdown, Iran will be forced to back down.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman , Dr. Yossi Mansharof

Policy Papers 05.06.2019

US - Iran Relations

Iran’s Struggle to Entrench Itself in Syria

Iran is continually expanding its military, economic and political presence in Syria. Bashar al-Assad’s February 25 visit to Iran was an important marker in these efforts. Assad met with Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani, who labeled him the “hero of the Arab world.” The presence of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and

Dr. Yossi Mansharof

Policy Papers 27.05.2019

Iran Syria

No Illusions, No Despair

The new JISS national security plan says avoid risky diplomatic escapades and prepare for war.

Mr. David M. Weinberg

Policy Papers 24.05.2019

IDF Israel Defence Policy

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Iranian Missiles in the Iraqi Desert

In the remote deserts of western Iraq, Iran’s servants are busily at work preparing a new front against Israel.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Policy Papers 20.05.2019

Iran

Iran’s grip on Gaza is Israel’s nightmare

The notion that Hamas could be incentivised by the injection of funds from Qatar has proven erroneous or deeply problematic.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Policy Papers 13.05.2019

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