Publications

The Ceasefire in Lebanon: Risks and Opportunities
Following The US imposed ceasefire - historical review of Lebanon and its complex relations with Israel...

A Historic Opportunity for a New Regional Order
The emerging reality, following “Swords of Iron”, is a rare opportunity to correct the distortions created by the Sykes–Picot Agreement...

The ‘Arab–Israeli conflict’ is a sterile and anachronistic description
Pan-Arabism was nothing more than an attempt grounded in a shared language and culture - this is in fact an Israeli–Palestinian conflict...

After Years of Rupture, Egypt Fears the Fall of the Ayatollah Regime
Since the revolution in Iran, Egypt severed ties with it and also opposed the nuclear agreement. Yet now it appears that...

The War in Iran: Playing for Time and Control of the Narrative
A review of the situation indicates that Iran has two threatening tools on the board...

The Palestinian Authority's Silence: Preferring Ambiguous Statements
After years of close relations, the Authority refrains from condemning the attack against Iran and even the assassination of senior ayatollahs...

Jordan Removes the Militarization of the Muslim Brotherhood
Jordan has outlawed the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood, this is nothing short of a dramatic move...

A Golden Opportunity: Continued Strategic Conduct Will Lead Iran to the Abraham Accords
The same logic that has brought us to this point may lead to a regime change in Iran...

Trump Returns to a Geopolitical Tradition That the U.S. Abandoned in Recent Decades
Monroe, Washington, and Nixon recognized the legitimacy of “spheres of influence” for states - Trump returns to this Realpolitik approach...

Trump’s Plan and the “Peace Council” in Gaza – Unrealistic
David Hacham, who has closely followed Hamas since its establishment, outlines the possible scenarios regarding Gaza's demilitarization...

Council of Peace, or Council of Dreams?
the reality on the ground is that Hamas is preparing its operatives to integrate en masse into any alternative governing framework...

Recruitment of Arab and Druze Citizens for Security and Civil Service in Israel
Israel is not the only country facing the challenge of conscripting its population into military or security service. Over the past three decades...

Hamas’s Information War: Tangled in Its Own Fabricated Data
Hamas’s figures are cited around the world, yet the data about casualties in Gaza reveals cheap manipulations of the numbers...

Getting Closer to Israel, But Not Reaching It
When Saudi Arabia began drawing closer to Israel, it seemed that a shared enemy brings us together but in practice, the opposite occurred...

Who Was Ashraf Marwan, the Master Spy Who Triggered an Intelligence Eclipse?
From the perspective of these days, the Marwan affair becomes even more challenging and meaningful, due to the striking similarity...

US National Security Strategy: A Shifting Foundation for US–Israel Relations
The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a profound shift in US–Israel relations, not through disengagement but...

From India to the Hellenic Basin: Expanding the Regional Architecture
The axis taking shape between Jerusalem, Athens, and Nicosia signifies far more than ad hoc cooperation. It offers a bypass...

2026: Iron Swords Is Behind Us, Yet The War Is Not Over
Israel faces a chain of challenges from multiple directions: the renewed empowerment of Hamas, the accelerated reconstruction...

The Water Crisis in the Fertile Crescent Reaches a New Stage
The struggle over water in the Fertile Crescent crosses borders: Turkey and Ethiopia control the sources, Iraq and Egypt struggle ...

The Evolution of IDF Combat Doctrine and Commander Training
Iron Sword War exposed the consequences of the IDF’s eroding military doctrine. This was the culmination of...

The Delicate Dance Between Israel and the Militias
Armed militias in Gaza are reportedly receiving logistical support and even protection from the IDF. Israel sees...






