Iran

The Relationship Between Iran and Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Palestinian Islamic Jihad is ideologically, financially and militarily dependent on Tehran, and it plays an important role in Iran's war against Israel. The IRGC makes use of a range of institutions and charitable foundations that support PIJ. It is important that these be sanctioned by the US.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Scholarship 27.02.2020
Iran
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Rearranging the Board: Regional Power Dynamics after the Killing of Qassem Soleimani

Most of the regional players are wary an escalation between the US and Iran, a conflict which would be conducted across the Middle East and will have wide implications. If Iranian miscalculation leads President Trump to commit to a significant campaign against Tehran, countries wary of Iranian influence could change their posture, and become more explicitly in line with American positions and interests.

Mr. Lazar Berman , Dr. Moshe Albo
Scholarship 29.01.2020
Iran US Middle East Policy
נסראללה חמינאי סולימני

Iran’s Transnational Terrorist Networks

A worldwide network of terrorist groups and alliances is Iran’s strategic weapon for any military escalation scenario. A systematic counterterrorist strategy is necessary to deprive Iran of this powerful tool.

Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Scholarship 25.11.2019
Iran
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Next Steps in Sanctions against Iran

The US should focus on closing sanctions-bypassing channels (especially through Turkey and Qatar), and on eroding Iranian currency reserves. Use the massive legal judgments against Iran for its role in terrorism to hit the country’s currency reserves.

Dr. Udi Levi
Scholarship 13.08.2019
Iran

Armed Opposition Groups in Iran

Armed opposition groups emerging from the Kurdish, Baloch and Ahvazi Arab minorities have stepped-up attacks on regime assets in Iran. Tehran is responding by acting against these opponents, in Pakistan and Iraq and further afield. But these insurgencies are not capable by themselves of calling the regime’s viability into question, because of their relatively narrow bases of support.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Scholarship 12.03.2019
Iran

Iran’s Missiles as an Expression of its Global Ambitions

It is highly unlikely that Iran will agree to any limitation on its missile programs, despite Trump administration pressures. For Iran's leadership, to concede on missiles is to concede on the regime’s global ambitions.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Scholarship 18.12.2018
Iran

The Iranian Policy Debate over the JCPOA: Assessing the Impact of Renewed Sanctions by the US

Sanctions could drive a wedge between Iranians who focus inwards and hardliners committed to Iran’s bid for regional dominance. It is clearly in the interest of those who seek to bring about a drastic change in Iranian behavior to drive this wedge deeper by supporting the sanctions and raising the costs of revolutionary adventurism.

Dr. Menahem Merhavy
Scholarship 15.11.2018
Iran
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The Logic of Israel’s Actions to Contain Iran in Syria and Lebanon

Israel’s opposition to Iranian entrenchment in Syria and Lebanon is twofold: To prevent Iran from building a beachhead against Israel through its proxies on Israel’s borders, and to impede development of Iran’s nuclear and long-range missile capabilities. Israel is absolutely determined and prepared to act forcefully against Iran, which could lead to a full-scale war. Israel must win this struggle against Iran, one way or another.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Scholarship 16.09.2018
Iran

Iran in Multi-Dimensional Scrutiny

Iran is on the march, presenting a significant security challenge to Israel and to moderate Sunni countries. It is investing blood, figuratively and literally, in realizing its aspirations for a Shiite corridor to the Mediterranean Sea, in strengthening its influence in the region via militia forces, in building a nuclear option, and in threatening Israel.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Scholarship 31.10.2017
Iran

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