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Iraq

Although Israel and Iraq do not maintain formal diplomatic relations, developments in Iraq are closely monitored by Israeli defense and intelligence agencies. Iraq’s proximity to Iran, the presence of pro-Iranian militias, and the instability following years of war and insurgency make it a critical arena in Israel’s regional threat assessments. From missile threats to arms transfers and proxy warfare, Iraq remains a significant factor in the evolving security environment of the Middle East.

Missiles and UAVs in the Battle for Freedom of Navigation in the Red Sea

While the effectiveness of the anti-ship weapons used by the Houthis against cargo vessels and...

Tehran’s Armenian weapons supply route

Armenia is one of several routes used by Iran to smuggle arms to its regional...

Israel’s End Game in Gaza Must Be Cutting the Iran-Hizballah Noose

The United States should desist from insisting that the end game of Israel’s war against...

Iran’s strategic plan for an economic-social takeover of Middle Eastern countries

The US and the West should immediately rethink their policy vis-à-vis Iran, with its campaign...

Iran’s Drones Tip the Balance of Power in the Middle East

The growing capabilities and the impressive skill of their operators elevate the threat from Iran's...

As leaders meet, Jordan finds itself vital to US plans in the region

As leaders meet, Jordan finds itself vital to US plans in the region
Prof. Efraim Inbar:...

The growing threat facing Israel from Iraq

Iraq is already part of the northern crescent of threats facing Israel. The US presence,...

Erdogan using deniable private militias to destabilize the Middle East

Erdoğan has created a private military and paramilitary system. He deploys this apparatus for domestic...

Understanding Israel’s War in the ‘Grey Zone’

Israel seeks to disrupt Iran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons, and to reverse the Iranian...

Egypt-Jordan-Iraq: Another Middle East Axis in the Making?

Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan seek to develop a regional bloc in the geographical center of...

The US-Iraq Strategic Dialogue and Israel’s Security

Iraq is ripe for a nationalist, public-service driven politics where good governance is more important...

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