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Israeli Grand Strategy

Israeli Grand Strategy examines the long-term national security, diplomatic, military, and economic doctrines shaping Israel’s survival and regional role. From deterrence and technological superiority to alliances with global powers, this topic analyzes how Israel balances immediate security threats with long-range strategic planning. It offers an Israeli perspective on decision-making, threat assessment, regional instability, and the evolving global order.

A Realistic National Strategy for Israel

Israel’s security depends on military strength, but also on recognizing the limits of its power....

Notes on Shaping a Grand Strategy for Israel

As a small state in a region marked by radicalism, nuclear ambition, and limited strategic...

A Narrowing Window for Strategic Decision

Military achievements and diplomatic frameworks have created favorable conditions for Israel, but only the full...

Decisiveness and Victory: A Military and Political Analysis

The difference between decisiveness and victory lies at the very heart of successful strategy: decisiveness...

Israel’s vision for regional peace, security and prosperity

Israel's vision for regional peace, security and prosperity
No longer are Arab governments going to...

The World in 2020

Israel should navigate its path based on the assumption that it cannot, at least not...

Israel’s regional standing and challenges

Israel’s regional standing and challenges.
Dr. Joshua Krasna, interviewed...

What Israel needs is strategic patience, there are no more existential threats

What Israel needs is strategic patience, there are no more existential threats.
On the...

Prepare for war, the right way

The IDF must return to the fundamentals: ground maneuver to achieve “hachra’a” – decisive outcomes....

How to maneuver in the Middle East

Defense and Security experts from the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security sit down with...

National Cohesion must be Top Priority for Next Government

National Cohesion must be Top Priority for Next Government.
New JISS national security plan...

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