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Ukrainian Forces Withdrawing from Severodonetsk

Ukrainian Forces Withdrawing from Severodonetsk

Prof. Eytan Gilboa
Media 28.06.2022
Ukraine
Israel, China, Russia balance illustration

A New Global Order? Israel’s Relations with China and Russia in Light of the War in Ukraine

Despite their mutual support throughout the first hundred days of the war, Russia and China continue to have competing interests.  Whereas Israel needs to be more responsive to Washington's concerns about its two global competitors, it must also be mindful of populist calls to destabilize relations with Moscow and Beijing.

Mr. Tuvia Gering , Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Policy Papers 22.06.2022
China Russia

Russia using Israel to distract world from Ukraine, analysts say

Russia using Israel to distract world from Ukraine, analysts say

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 21.06.2022
russia
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Russia using Israel to distract world from Ukraine, analysts say

Russia using Israel to distract world from Ukraine, analysts say

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 21.06.2022
russia
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Russia Is Using Israel To Distract World From Ukraine, Analysts Say

Russia Is Using Israel To Distract World From Ukraine, Analysts Say

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 21.06.2022
russia
US President Joe Biden

Connecting Strategic Dots: Biden’s Visit to the Middle East

During Biden's upcoming visit, he plans to form a regional defense alliance at a regional conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The coalition will include the United States, Israel, and a host of Arab countries, including Gulf states, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq. In this sense, Biden continues Trump's policy of the Abraham Accords.

Prof. Eytan Gilboa
Policy Papers 20.06.2022
US Middle East Policy
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It’s All About Resilience: The Role of Public Opinion in the War in Ukraine

It’s All About Resilience: The Role of Public Opinion in the War in Ukraine

Dr. Pnina Shuker
Media 26.05.2022
Ukraine
the media line

What Israel, Other Military Powers Can Learn From the Russo-Ukrainian War

What Israel, Other Military Powers Can Learn From the Russo-Ukrainian War

Dr. Omer Dostri
Media 19.05.2022
russia
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The gaps between Western and non-Western US allies on the Ukraine war

The gaps between Western and non-Western US allies on the Ukraine war

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Media 12.05.2022
Ukraine US Foreign Policy
Vladimir Putin and Sergey Shoigu

Israel Must Adjust its Ukraine Policy

The difficulties of the Russian military on the battlefield increase the possibility that in the coming weeks, Moscow will expand the fighting as part of preparations for a long-term military campaign.

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Policy Papers 10.05.2022
Russia

Interview on Russian Foreign Minister’s anti-Semitic comment

Interview on Russian Foreign Minister’s anti-Semitic comment

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 08.05.2022
Israel Russia relations russia
BBC WORLD NEWS

Alexander Grinberg On Mariupol

Alexander Grinberg On Mariupol

Mr. Alexander Grinberg
Media 01.05.2022
Ukraine
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The Implications of the Ukraine War for Israel

The Implications of the Ukraine War for Israel

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 26.04.2022
Ukraine
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Biden accuses Putin of Committing Genocide in Ukraine

Biden accuses Putin of Committing Genocide in Ukraine

Prof. Eytan Gilboa
Media 19.04.2022
russia US-Russia Relations
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Russia-Ukraine war: Conflict boosts hopes for East Mediterranean energy, experts say

Russia-Ukraine war: Conflict boosts hopes for East Mediterranean energy, experts say

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Media 06.04.2022
Ukraine

The war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 04.04.2022
Ukraine
Vyacheslav Volodin attended the inauguration of Ebrahim Raisi

Who is Lobbying for Iranian interests in Russia? An Introductory Mapping of Key Players

A network of personalities and organizations in Russia can be said to be directly or indirectly promoting the interests of Iran in Russia in various fields. However, Russia and Iran are not allies and treat each other with considerable suspicion. This is a constraint for the Iranian lobbying effort.

Dr. Dima Course
Scholarship 04.04.2022
Iran Russia
War in Ukraine

The Implications of the Ukraine War for Israel

For Israel, this is evidence that its self-reliance doctrine must be nourished with no illusions about foreign support in times of crisis. Moreover, Turkey probably sees NATO more positively since it borders Russia, pushing Ankara toward the West.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 30.03.2022
Israel Defence Policy Ukraine
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China’s Ukraine Calculus

China’s Ukraine Calculus

Mr. Tuvia Gering
Media 29.03.2022
China Ukraine
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Biden calls Ukraine war ’strategic failure’ for Russia

Biden calls Ukraine war ’strategic failure’ for Russia

Prof. Eytan Gilboa
Media 27.03.2022
Ukraine
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparks fierce debate in China

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparks fierce debate in China

Mr. Tuvia Gering
Media 27.03.2022
China Ukraine
Israelis and Ukrainians living in Israel carry placards flags during a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in front of the Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel on February 24, 2022.

Israel’s Ukraine policy: ‘Right side of history’ vs national interest

History has no right side and it does not evolve according to moral imperatives.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 21.03.2022
Ukraine
the media line

Ukraine’s President Suggests Jerusalem as Site for Cease-fire Talks

Ukraine’s President Suggests Jerusalem as Site for Cease-fire Talks

Prof. Eytan Gilboa
Media 17.03.2022
Ukraine

Prof. Efraim Inbar interviewed in the leading Russian foreign policy TV program

Prof. Efraim Inbar interviewed in the leading Russian foreign policy TV program

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 13.03.2022
russia
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Interview on the War in Ukraine

Interview on the War in Ukraine

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 08.03.2022
russia
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Col. (res.) Olivier Rafowicz
Media 06.03.2022
russia
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Col. (res.) Olivier Rafowicz
Media 06.03.2022
russia

Israel Blocks Sale to Kyiv to Avoid Angering Moscow

Israel Blocks Sale to Kyiv to Avoid Angering Moscow

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 17.02.2022
russia
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Ukraine Seeks Meeting With Russia in Next 48 Hours

Ukraine Seeks Meeting With Russia in Next 48 Hours

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Media 15.02.2022
russia

EU reluctantly getting tougher with Putin

EU reluctantly getting tougher with Putin

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Media 15.02.2022
russia
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The EU is reluctantly getting tougher with Putin

The EU is reluctantly getting tougher with Putin

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Media 15.02.2022
russia
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The Ukraine standoff as a harbinger of broader shifts in the global order

The Ukraine standoff as a harbinger of broader shifts in the global order

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Media 15.02.2022
russia
Vladimir Putin and Xavier Bettel

The EU is Reluctantly Getting Tougher with Putin

Europeans surely remember what happens when you let an autocrat get away with grabbing territories hoping that the last bite will be the last one.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Policy Papers 14.02.2022
EU Russia
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Jerusalem maintains delicate balancing act over Russia-Ukraine tensions

Jerusalem maintains delicate balancing act over Russia-Ukraine tensions
JNS quotes Daniel Rakov from JISS Zoom conference on Ukraine situation

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Media 13.02.2022
russia
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Understanding the Russia-Iran-Israel Triangle

Understanding the Russia-Iran-Israel Triangle

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Media 13.02.2022
Iran russia
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US Failure on Ukraine Could Lead to a Conflagration in the Middle East, Asia

US Failure on Ukraine Could Lead to a Conflagration in the Middle East, Asia

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 10.02.2022
russia
Iran, Russia, Israel triangle illustration

Understanding the Russia-Iran-Israel Triangle

As Tehran invests efforts to improve relations with Russia, Israel will have to maintain a  dialogue with Moscow to safeguard its military and diplomatic freedom of action.

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Policy Papers 09.02.2022
Iran
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US failure in Ukraine could lead to a conflagration in the Middle East, Asia

US failure on Ukraine could lead to a conflagration in the Middle East, Asia

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 09.02.2022
US Foreign Policy
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Macron in Moscow to Try to Ease Tensions with Ukraine

Macron in Moscow to Try to Ease Tensions with Ukraine

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Media 08.02.2022
russia
Putin and Xi Jinping

The Ukraine Standoff as a Harbinger of Broader Shifts in the Global Order

Global powers might find it more challenging to reach a consensus on the Middle East than before. This makes it more critical for Israel to get separate understandings or develop new partnerships both globally and regionally.

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Policy Papers 08.02.2022
Russia
The Ukraine Crisis: Causes and Implications

The Ukraine Crisis: Causes and Implications

Recording of the Zoom Conference that took place February 7, 2022 

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07.02.2022
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U.S.: Russian invasion could kill up to 50,000

U.S.: Russian invasion could kill up to 50,000

Prof. Eytan Gilboa
Media 07.02.2022
russia
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Ukraine crisis: ‘Putin feels perhaps that Biden is weak’

Ukraine crisis: ‘Putin feels perhaps that Biden is weak’

Prof. Eytan Gilboa
Media 26.01.2022
russia
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Daniel Rakov interviewed on the Jewanced podcast

Daniel Rakov interviewed on the Jewanced podcast

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Media 20.01.2022
russia
Joe Biden

Could Biden construct a new world order through détente with Russia?

Such a scenario would give the US a leg up against China’s totalitarianism and expansionist aims, and bridge the age-old schism with Russia.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 19.01.2022
USA

Russia or the West: Which should Jerusalem choose?

Russia or the West: Which should Jerusalem choose?

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Media 06.01.2022
Israel Russia relations
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Russia or the West: Which Should Jerusalem Choose?

Russia or the West: Which Should Jerusalem Choose?

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Media 06.01.2022
Israel Russia relations

Russia or the West: Which should Jerusalem choose?

Russia or the West: Which should Jerusalem choose?

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Media 06.01.2022
Israel Russia relations
לוגו ערוץ שבע 7 Sheva

Russia or the West: Which should Jerusalem choose?

Russia or the West: Which should Jerusalem choose?

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Media 03.01.2022
Israel Russia relations
JNS LOGO

Russia or the West: Which should Jerusalem choose?

Russia or the West: Which should Jerusalem choose?

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Media 03.01.2022
Israel Russia relations
Naftali Bennett and Russia and uKRAINE fLAGS iLLUSTRATION

Russia or the West – Which Should Jerusalem Choose?

The Israeli government has not publicly expressed a position regarding the gathering of Russian forces on the Ukrainian border. Still, a renewed war between Russia and Ukraine could make it challenging to choose between its commitment to its Western allies and its important relationship with Russia.

Lt. Colonel (res.) Daniel Rakov
Policy Papers 30.12.2021
Israel - Russia relations
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Interview with Olivier Rafowicz on Russian involvement in Syria

Interview with Olivier Rafowicz on Russian involvement in Syria

Col. (res.) Olivier Rafowicz
Media 08.11.2021
russia Syria
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Putin will maintain ties with Israel, as well as its enemies

Putin will maintain ties with Israel, as well as its enemies
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 31.10.2021
Israel Russia relations
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Realpolitik should guide Israeli-Russian relations

Realpolitik should guide Israeli-Russian relations
Prof. Efraim Inbar's JISS article reprinted in The Jerusalem Post

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 31.10.2021
Israel Russia relations
JNS LOGO

Realpolitik should guide Israeli-Russian relations

Realpolitik should guide Israeli-Russian relations
Prof. Efraim Inbar's JISS article reprinted at JNS

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 31.10.2021
Israel Russia relations
Putin and Bennett

Realpolitik Should Guide Israeli-Russian Relations

When Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett this week meets Russian President Putin for the first time, Bennett must use a realpolitik language.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Policy Papers 18.10.2021
Russia
An area in the rebel-held al-Balad district of Daraa that has been destroyed by the Syrian government's artillery and air force during an offensive in June 2017.

What does the Deraa surrender mean for Iran and Russia in Syria?

In the southwest, the outside powers of relevance are Iran and Russia. The arrangement in place from July 2018 until now was the product of an uneasy standoff between them.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 13.09.2021
Syria
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On Israel-Russia relations

On Israel-Russia relations
Interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Media 13.09.2021
Israel Russia relations
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Israel faces Russia policy change, or perhaps political posturing, regarding Syria

Israel faces Russia policy change, or perhaps political posturing, regarding Syria
Micky Aharonson: There is no argument in Israel that it must continue to operate against Iranian military entrenchment in Syria, but perhaps it needs to be more sensitive in terms of timing and in terms of frequency of its operations.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Media 01.08.2021
Israel Russia relations russia

Has Russian Policy Changed Regarding Israeli Targeting of Iranian Bases in Syria?

Has Russian Policy Changed Regarding Israeli Targeting of Iranian Bases in Syria?
Interview with Micky Aharonson

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Media 29.07.2021
Iran Israel Russia relations

What does Russian Mideast-related diplomatic activity signify?

A flurry of Middle East-related Russian diplomatic activity is noteworthy because it reflects Moscow’s multi-faceted approach to the region.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 30.03.2021
Russia
The fence of the border between Israel and Syria as seen from a hill on the Golan Heights about 10 kilometers south/south-east of the city Al Quneitra

The Israel-Russia-Syria deal: Cost, beneficiaries and future deals

As Israel and Syria concluded a deal on the return of an Israeli woman from Syria, questions arise regarding the cost and what the future of such transactions with Russian mediation should be.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Policy Papers 03.03.2021
Israel - Russia relations Syria
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Why can’t Netanyahu free Israelis from Gaza as easily as from Syria?

Why can’t Netanyahu free Israelis from Gaza as easily as from Syria?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Russian President Putin has strong relationships with both Netanyahu and Syrian President Assad, whereas Hamas has unrealistic demands.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 22.02.2021
Gaza

Time to Update Israeli Policy Toward Syria

Israel should (silently) support a more flexible US policy towards the Syrian regime and the Russian presence in Syria, including the easing of sanctions on Syria, in order to decrease Assad’s dependence on Iranian support and to heighten the conflicts of interest between Moscow and Tehran.

Dr. Aiman Mansour
Policy Papers 15.02.2021
Syria

The Abraham Accords and beyond

The Abraham Accords and beyond
Prof. Efraim Inbar: It would be a strategic nightmare if Turkey joins an axis with Russia, Iran and China. Only a Turkey linked to the West can refrain from going nuclear.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 19.01.2021
Abraham Accords
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Experts predict what Israel can expect from new administration

Experts predict what Israel can expect from new administration
A conference held by JISS and B’nai B’rith International looked at the likely foreign policy priorities of the Biden administration, ranging from COVID-19 to climate change and Iran.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Media 27.12.2020
US Israel Relations

Putin’s strategy in Israel, Iran and Syria

Putin’s strategy in Israel, Iran and Syria
Ms. Micky Aharonson explains how Israel maneuvers between Washington and Moscow, and what she expects from the Biden administration regarding Russia policy. (Al Monitor podcast, 09.12.2020)

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Media 13.12.2020
russia
Putin and Al-Sisi

Russia Attempts to Move Closer to Egypt as US Withdraws

The efforts of Moscow to assert itself as a power in the eastern Mediterranean should sound a cautionary note.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 25.10.2020
Egypt Russia
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Experts believe Israel unlikely to drop lucrative arms sales to Azerbaijan

Experts believe Israel unlikely to drop lucrative arms sales to Azerbaijan
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Israel will honor its contracts with Azerbaijan. What they do is not our responsibility.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 06.10.2020
Azerbaijan Israel Azerbaijan Relations
Protestor holding a photo of Assad

The Israeli Interest: Keep Syria Weak

Israel should reject any overtures from the Assad government, and help keep “maximum pressure” on the regime.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 02.10.2020
Syria
syria, russia, iran flags and deraa

Rising Tensions and Security Chaos in Syria’s Deraa Province

A four-way contest under way between the Assad regime, Russian interests, Iranian interests, and unreconciled former rebels.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 14.06.2020
Iran Russia
SPHINX KREMLIN STATUE OF LIBERTY

Egypt’s Strategic Balancing Act between the US and Russia

Since 2014, Sisi and Putin have brought Egyptian and Russian interests into closer alignment. While Egypt wants to maintain its strategic relationship with the US, it desires to diversify its sources of support. It is in Israel's interest that America maintains its influence in Egypt, and that the common Egyptian and Russian effort in Libya will prevail over Turkey's influence.

Mr. Lazar Berman , Dr. Moshe Albo
Scholarship 05.04.2020
Egypt
map_of_idlib_ceasefire_march_2020

Idlib, the next phase of the Turkish-Syrian conflict

Russia’s desire to woo Turkey from the West likely to prevent all-out war.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 11.03.2020
Russia Syria
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Prospects of a wide-scale Russia-Turkey conflict

Prospects of a wide-scale Russia-Turkey conflict.
 Interview with Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 05.03.2020
russia Turkey

Israel, Russia play delicate balancing act in maintaining tricky relationship

Israel, Russia play delicate balancing act in maintaining tricky relationship.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Ultimately, for Putin, it is not a bad thing that Israel is limiting Iranian presence in Syria.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Media 12.02.2020
Israel Russia relations
A hand with a drawn Russia flag holds a ball with a drawn Syria flag, a sign of influence, pressure or conservation and protection. Horizontal frame

Do Syria-Turkey clashes presage a wider confrontation in the Middle East?

Despite Syrian-Turkish clashes this week, Moscow is set to remain the key arbiter in Syria.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 09.02.2020
Russia Syria

Long live the Tsar

Long live the Tsar.
An interview with Miki Aharonon about Putin’s visit to Israel.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Media 24.01.2020
russia
vladimir_putin_in_syria_2020-01-07_22

Putin’s surprise visit to Syria

Meeting with Assad sent clear messages to the countries of the region.

Ms. Micky Aharonson , Dr. Aiman Mansour
Policy Papers 22.01.2020
Russia Syria

Moscow’s trouble with Israelis has a deeper meaning

Moscow’s trouble with Israelis has a deeper meaning.
Micky Aharonson: The Naama Issachar case is “surrounded by so many other things, such as the growing anger of the Russian military and security establishment towards Israel.”

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Media 22.12.2019
Israel Russia relations
Russia detailed map highlighted on blue rounded World Map. Map of Russia in circle.

The Russian Role in World Affairs: A View from Israel

It would undoubtedly serve Israel's interest for Russia to draw closer to the US on a wide range of issues, and above all, on Iran.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Policy Papers 16.12.2019
Russia
News Concept: Israel Flag Button On Russia Flag Button 3d illustration on white background

Russia-Israel Relations: Expectations and Reality

Syria remains the main point of contention between the two countries.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Policy Papers 25.11.2019
Israel - Russia relations

Will the loaded, long-distance relationship between Russia and Israel last?

Will the loaded, long-distance relationship between Russia and Israel last?
Micky Aharonson: “There is a positive tone in the discussions, but it is disconnected from Russia’s strategic decisions, which are based on Russian interests.”

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Media 18.11.2019
Israel Russia relations

How worried should we be that Russia might have an Israeli missile? Not very, says expert

How worried should we be that Russia might have an Israeli missile? Not very, says expert.
Founder and former head of the Homa Directorate in the Defense Ministry Dr. Uzi Rubin, says Israel must take into account that what goes up, must come down – sometimes, over the border.

Dr. Uzi Rubin
Media 07.11.2019
missiles russia

Putin, hackers, and cannabis: The bizarre story of an Israeli-American jailed in Russia

Putin, hackers, and cannabis: The bizarre story of an Israeli-American jailed in Russia.
Prof. Inbar: I am not sure this case has a geopolitical angle.

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 05.11.2019
Bangkok, Thailand - December 21, 2017: A Waxwork Of Vladimir Put

Putin Is the New King of Syria

The U.S. withdrawal makes Russia the new arbiter of everyone’s interests, including Israel’s.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 24.10.2019
Russia Syria

Attacks on Iranian targets in Syria serve Russian interests

Attacks on Iranian targets in Syria serve Russian interests.
Col. Lerman of JISS: Down the road, what the Iranians want to do in Syria and what the Russians want to do in Syria are two totally different things.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 12.09.2019
Iran russia
Ivanovsk, Russia - February 04, 2019: Palestine on the map of the world

Russia hampering Israel-Arab ties

Outwardly, Russia is loyal to the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the reason for Middle East unrest. This approach raises the bar on Palestinian demands and makes normal life in the region less likely.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Policy Papers 25.07.2019
Israeli Palestinian Conflict Russia
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Kremlin says Russia-US-Israel meeting ‘very important’

Kremlin says Russia-US-Israel meeting 'very important’.
Dr. Eran Lerman, former Deputy NSC head: Meeting is Russian ‘slap’ at Iran.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 24.06.2019
russia
Flags of Venezuela, Russia and the USA on the background texture peeling paint with a crack. Horizontal frame

Venezuela: A Test Case for Russia and the US

Venezuela has become flash point between Russia and the US. The way in which America responds to Russian conduct in its backyard will influence Russia's international conduct in the future.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Policy Papers 02.05.2019
Russia US - Russia Relations

Netanyahu tells Putin Israel will continue to strike against Iran in Syria

Netanyahu tells Putin Israel will continue to strike against Iran in Syria.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer: Israel needs Russia to remain on the ground, as an arbiter between Turks, Assad and Iran.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Media 04.03.2019
russia
vladimir_putin_and_ali_khamenei_2018

Iranian-Russian Cooperation in Yemen

The Houthi rebellion in Yemen, with its horrendous consequences for the country's civilian population, is being instigated primarily by Iranian assistance and direction for the rebels, together with Russian growing involvement in the conflict. An end to the fighting therefore depends to a large extent on the willingness of external countries to continue their fomenting of the conflict.

Ms. Micky Aharonson , Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Policy Papers 01.03.2019
Iran Russia

Moscow, the Palestinians, and the Arab Spring that Never Was

Russia seeks to be more involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by presenting it as critical to the stability of the whole Middle East. But the legitimacy that it accords to Hamas rules out deeper Russian involvement from Israel’s point of view.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Policy Papers 30.01.2019
Israeli Palestinian Conflict Russia
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So in Israel’s election, who are the Russians for?

So in Israel's election, who are the Russians for?
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Nobody should fall off their chair at the thought of a foreign country trying to influence another country’s elections. It happens all the time.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 17.01.2019
russia

A Fragile Russian-Turkish Cease-fire In Syria’s Idlib

A Fragile Russian-Turkish Cease-fire In Syria’s Idlib.
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak of JISS: Turkey is eager to exclude Syria from negotiations because it does not recognize the government of al-Assad and does not want to grant it legitimacy by engaging in talks.

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Media 30.10.2018
Syria Turkey

Russia and Israel step back from brink after Syria downs military plane

Russia and Israel step back from brink after Syria downs military plane.
Dr. Jonathan Spyer: Russia will not stand in the way of Israeli operations to stop Iranian expansion, knowing how existential they are seen in Jerusalem.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Media 27.09.2018
russia

Kremlin Chilly to Syrian Condolences for Deadly Plane Downing

Kremlin Chilly to Syrian Condolences for Deadly Plane Downing.
General Amidror: It was not our mistake, and we did whatever was needed to prevent any harm to any Russian forces.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Media 26.09.2018
russia

Russia Rages at Israel After Syria Downs Russian Plane, Key Israeli Delegation Goes to Moscow

Russia Rages at Israel After Syria Downs Russian Plane, Key Israeli Delegation Goes to Moscow.
General Amidror: It is very important for Israel to prevent the Iranians from building this independent war machine in Syria and to prevent the Iranians from transferring game-changer weapons systems into the hands of Hezbollah.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Media 26.09.2018
russia

The Real Story behind the Repatriation of Syrian Refugees

Russia is actively promoting international involvement in the reconstruction of Syria as a humanitarian effort aimed at creating the conditions for refugees to return, but in practice this will reinforce the foundations of Assad’s rule and territorial control. The US is in no hurry to respond, but the Russian initiative will not remain unanswered.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Policy Papers 06.09.2018
Russia Syria

The American Interpretation of Russia’s Conduct: The Case of Syria

The US is failing to appreciate the significance of the leverage points that the Syrian arena provides for Russia. This leverage allows Russia to exact a heavy toll for the measures the US is demanding.

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Policy Papers 06.09.2018
US - Russia Relations
Idlib, a city in Syria on a map (selective focus)

Erdogan’s Dilemma

Turkey faces few good options as the Idlib offensive looms.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 05.09.2018
Syria Turkey
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Syria in Gaza, Without the Russians

Syria in Gaza, Without the Russians.
Dr. Eran Lerman: The Gaza Strip is a microcosm of what is happening throughout the region - a reflection of the broader conflicts throughout the Middle East.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 19.08.2018
Gaza

on the nexus between Syria, Iran, Russia and Israel

on the nexus between Syria, Iran, Russia and Israel
Dr Jonathan Spyer  discusses how the interests of Russia, Iran and Israel are influencing the situation in Syria as the civil war draws to an end.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Media 24.06.2018
Syria
syrian map in chains

Putin’s Endgame in Syria Has Arrived

It's not an Assad victory — it's a frozen conflict.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 25.05.2018
Syria
USS Porter on Deployment

The Great Distraction of Punitive Airstrikes

Don't congratulate the administration on avoiding Russian retaliation. The humanitarian crisis in Syria remains, and the real collision course here is between Israel and Iran.

Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Policy Papers 15.04.2018
Syria
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Global tensions: No end in sight

With global tensions on the rise, Israel could find itself alone, both in the struggle to prevent a nuclear Iran and in trying to contain Iran's actions in Syria.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Policy Papers 15.04.2018
Syria
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Ex-Security Official: Israel Seeks to Avoid Russian Interests in Syria

Ex-Security Official: Israel Seeks to Avoid Russian Interests in Syria.
Former NSC head Yaakov Amidror said that Russia "can't complain" if Israel targets Iranians in Syria.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Media 12.04.2018
russia Syria

Plot Thickens For Israel In Syria As Russia Outs Military Operation

Plot Thickens For Israel In Syria As Russia Outs Military Operation.
Prof. Efraim Inbar: When it comes to our national security we are entitled to do what is necessary to uphold it
The Media Line, April 9, 2018

Professor Efraim Inbar
Media 11.04.2018
russia Syria
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European Policy after the Poisoning in Britain: Rhetoric or Action?

In spite of the impressive international front against Russia following the former spy's poisoning in Britain, its activity seems to be limited mainly to rhetoric and diplomatic gestures, which will not achieve Russia's isolation

Ms. Micky Aharonson
Policy Papers 09.04.2018
Russia

On Russia’s anti-Trump posturing regarding Iran

On Russia’s anti-Trump posturing regarding Iran Comment by Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, The Media Line, 06.01.2018

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Media 19.01.2018
russia
BERLIN - NOVEMBER 12 2017: Protest action of the Syrian opposition near Brandenburg Gate against the Russian Army in Syria.

The Russians are… Leaving?

A controlled military disentanglement, while bound to afford Putin even greater popularity at home and perhaps rebuild his popular image abroad, by no means implies that he is about to relinquish his growing influence in the Middle East.

Dr. Anna Geifman
Policy Papers 02.01.2018
Russia Syria
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Israel Zigzags on Iranian bases in Syria to give Russia Room

Israel’s real interest today is to prevent Jordan from being destabilized by Iran, according to Dr. Eran Lerman.

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman
Iran Media 01.12.2017

No illusions about Russia

An interview with Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror about Israel's strategy vs. Russia and Iran in Syria, and about the launch of the institute.

Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror
Media 13.11.2017
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