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COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped national security paradigms in Israel and across the globe. Beyond its public health impact, COVID-19 affected military readiness, economic stability, civil resilience, and regional cooperation. This tag delves into Israel’s pandemic response, lessons learned, and the integration of health threats into broader strategic planning.

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10/05/2020
Professor Efraim Inbar

Coronavirus has not changed the Middle East

Conflicts persist, and the revisionist powers continue their disruptive behavior. This includes Iranian subversion and...

06/05/2020
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Major upheavals due to coronavirus pose challenges for US-Israel relationship

Major upheavals due to coronavirus pose challenges for US-Israel relationship
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS:...

05/05/2020

Coronavirus in the Middle East: A Review and Assessment

This paper reviews the responses of Middle Eastern countries to the spread of the coronavirus...

05/05/2020
Professor Efraim Inbar

China’s coronavirus cover-up and the implications for Israel

China’s coronavirus cover-up and the implications for Israel
Prof. Inbar: Israel must be careful in...

01/05/2020
Dr. Jonathan Spyer

Coronavirus has caused protests in Lebanon to reignite

The virus has no political preferences, and its generalized assault has led to cooperation in...

27/04/2020
Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror

Coronavirus and the Middle East

Video briefing by Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror Former national security advisor to Prime Minister...

27/04/2020
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Corona and the Middle East: What To Do About Iran?

Video briefing by JISS vice president Dr. Eran Lerman about Iran’s continuing aggression and Israel’s...

22/04/2020
Dr. Yagil Henkin

Corona Strengthens Nationalism

The virus crisis will lead to protectionism, skepticism of international institutions, narrow immigration policies, and...

19/04/2020
Dr. Jonathan Spyer

ISIS and Coronavirus: Will Terrorists Exploit COVID-19?

The ‘ghost caliphate’ – Sunni Arab insurgency – is likely to persist in the remote,...

19/04/2020
Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror

Iran keeps up its malign behavior, pandemic notwithstanding

In the meantime, it doesn’t seem as though Iran – the driving force behind most...

19/04/2020
Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror

Israeli Decision-Making During the COVID-19 Crisis

There are four factors to consider when weighing action against the coronavirus: public health, preservation...

12/04/2020
Professor Efraim Inbar

President of JISS on Corona & Israel’s National Security

President of JISS on Corona & Israel’s National Security...

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