“From Khan Younis to Tehran”
Israel’s Latest Message of Deterrence
Restoring Public Trust: A Challenge for the Next Israeli Chief of Staff
This coming January, Israel’s Chief of Staff will end his four-year term of duty. One of the main challenges facing the new chief of staff will be restoring the public trust in Israel’s military.
Israel Wins a Round in the Proxy War With Iran
Why did the IDF launch an attack on the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, knowing full well that this would lead to rocket attacks and counterstrikes?
Reflections on Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri
Reflections on Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri and the Role of the Muslim Brotherhood in his Radicalization
The Lost Opportunity of Mahmoud Abbas
Throughout a lengthy political career, president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas experienced endless ups and downs.
The American Way of Belt and Roads Projects
The story of the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline.
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and the Re-Pharaonization of Egypt
El-Sisi is increasingly acting to put Egypt’s unique claims to fame as the oldest civilization.
It’s All About Resilience
The Role of Public Opinion in the War in Ukraine
Alternative Views in Intelligence Analysis
Placement of quality personnel who are immune to ideological kinship and ulterior motives will get better results than exercises in re-organization.
The David of Ukraine
How did the successful comedian become president of Ukraine?
The Great Washington Divide Over the Defense Budget
The U.S. government was unable to agree on a budget for five months after the beginning of the fiscal year. Continuing resolutions have become a congressional addiction.
Hassan Nasrallah, Master of Lebanon
What comes next for the most powerful man in one of the Middle East’s weakest countries?
