The Netanyahu “Doctrine”: Passivity and Reactivity, with Missed Opportunities
This past May was one of the most tension-filled periods for Israel in recent years due to a unique...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
The Netanyahu “Doctrine”: Passivity and Reactivity, with Missed Opportunities
A nation must think before it acts.
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How Russia and the U.S. Factor into Syria: A Briefing Report
Five years into a geopolitically convoluted and logistically complex civil war in Syria, there appears to be no end...
Moscow on the Mediterranean: Russia and Israel’s Relationship
The ties between Russia and Israel have evolved as both states developed their individual post-Cold War strategic views and policies....
The Middle East through Israeli and Jordanian Eyes
Would you rather be neighbors with ISIS or the Assad regime? These are the type of questions Americans aren’t...
The Meaning of Withdrawal
The deed has been done to the deal: on Tuesday, as by now everyone above the age of about...
Is the U.S. Backing a Serious Reformer or Reckless Driver in Riyadh?
The young, brash, and inexperienced Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) spent 2017 breaking long-standing Saudi traditions in...
Yemen’s Search for a New Order
It is difficult to understand deceased ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen’s calculations before he was killed by a...
Russian Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Multiple Drivers, Uncertain Outcomes
American fatigue in the Middle East from 15 years of conflict and a genuine lack of clarity regarding U.S....
New Geopolitics in the Middle East?
The possible creation of a new geopolitical reality in the Middle East may have snuck under the radar this...
Armenia’s Regional Policy: New Cooperation with Georgia, Iran, and Turkmenistan?
What is driving Armenia toward a policy of cooperating with its neighbors in the South Caucasus and across the...