Israeli Grand Strategy

Israel should navigate its path based on the assumption that it cannot, at least not in this generation, fundamentally change the situation in the Middle East, neither by political agreements nor by using military force.

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

What Israel needs is strategic patience, there are no more existential threats.
On the new book by Dr. Uzi Rubin of JISS on missile defense, and Dr. Chuck Freilich's book on decision making.

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

Defense and Security experts from the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security sit down with Israel Hayom and outline their new national security plan for Israel. They explain that while Hamas isn't worth a ground offensive, Israel must contain Hezbollah. And Iran? Iran is the biggest threat.

National Cohesion must be Top Priority for Next Government.
New JISS national security plan emphasizes preparedness for war and social solidarity.

The INSS unilateral disengagement plan is neither new nor logical.

There are competing narratives about Israel: that it is flying-high, or that it is heading towards disaster. Wise and important actors around the world are coming to the conclusion that the first assertion is true. Israel is an anchor of sanity and a source of ingenuity in an unruly world. Israel’s strategy of vigilance, patience, and looking over the horizon for new partnerships is working.

Former Security Chief Amidror: Netanyahu Right to Push for Submarines