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The Transformation of Intelligence. The Pager Case by Marco Mayer

Francesco Sisci / Director

30 September 2024

The recent attacks against Hezbollah reveal a significant evolution in the operational methods of intelligence agencies in response to hybrid threats that challenge the traditional boundaries between public and private, national and international. For this reason, a radical reform of the organization of other intelligence services is also needed towards a more integrated and multidisciplinary […]

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A Lebanese Operation for Ukraine?

Francesco Sisci / Director

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26 September 2024

The Israeli land operation in Lebanon is opening up new perspectives on the war in Ukraine and tensions with China. If Iran pulls back, peace in Ukraine could also become easier. As its hostages are still held in Gaza with no quick solution in sight, Israel is preparing for a land operation in Lebanon against […]

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Racism against Israel

Francesco Sisci / Director

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6 September 2024

Israel must provide a project for the Palestinian people without consulting Hamas to get out of the political stalemate and stem the rising tide of antisemitism. It may need the Vatican to make it work. Michel Korinmann’s book on the roots of antisemitism in Germany (Deutschland über Alles, available in French) is crucial. He documents […]

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Israeli victory in disguise?

Francesco Sisci / Director

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11 May 2024

Pro-Hamas demonstrations are scaring moderates into support of Israel. Yet Russia may need the protests while Israel needs to provide a political solution for Gaza Loud pro-Palestinian protests are spreading in many Western countries—it is a fact. However, the meaning of this phenomenon is less clear and obvious. Some argue that the protests indicate a […]

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Iran’s North Koreanization Gambit

Tehran upped the ante and scored a strategic success with its attack. Israel also achieved its outcomes. The Middle East game has become more dangerous.

Francesco Sisci / Director

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23 April 2024

Tehran upped the ante and scored a strategic success with its attack. Israel also achieved its outcomes. The Middle East game has become more dangerous. A massive strategic shift in the Middle East is occurring following Iran’s decision to launch direct attacks against Israel. Charles Freeman recently argued[i] that Iran’s assault on Israel made a […]

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Israel, Iran, and the Future of Gaza

Francesco Sisci / Director

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14 April 2024

No victims, very little damage, over 90% of drones intercepted. Iran’s attack on Israel was a mighty show of force of Israeli defense..

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Iran Juggling Bad Choices

Francesco Sisci / Director

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3 April 2024

Israel’s own April Fool’s Day prank was to eliminate one of Iran’s top commanders in Syria, Mohammad Reza Zahedi, by striking a building near Tehran’s embassy in Damascus, almost flouting international law protecting the inviolability of diplomatic missions. This act served as a clear warning – Iran must keep its allies and proxies in check, […]