Tehran is on the ropes, and conditions are unlikely to change. Its weakening shifts the regional game. Jerusalem should open to Arab parties to fully capitalize on the opportunities. On the eve of a possible massive attack on Iran, the recent inconclusive Israeli elections might yet open new geopolitical opportunities for the country and the […]
The Radical group from Yemen is not simply Iran’s proxy, like others in the region. It’s a new defiant challenge that has created new ties with Russia and China, bypassing Tehran. As a clear sign of their ideological inclinations, Houthi leaders appointed Beraas Shams al-Din Muhammad Sharaf al-Din as a new mufti in April 2017 […]
A complex thread connects Russia, Iran, Turkey, Israel, the Saudis, and the Houthis – the wars over the price of hydrocarbons at Western pumps. Jerusalem may need to reconsider its ties with Ankara. It’s unclear whether it’s only shadow theater or something is truly moving behind all the recent posturing about Russia, Iran, and the […]
The Turkish leader may find himself in more trouble just because of his diplomatic successes. Egypt, Israel, and the ideal of the Arab Risorgimento are on his path. If there is one thing that cannot be downplayed, it is the skill of Turkish President Recep Erdogan in executing his political strategy to restore, within possible […]
Iran’s move on Hormuz is short-term. If it doesn’t get its act together, the whole region could turn against it. US boots on the ground in Iran won’t work. But a coalition of disgruntled neighbors could move against Tehran, changing the ball game. The new wave of attacks against Iran has an undefined time frame, […]
The USA, Russia, and Israel are losing face in their military operations and will try to save it. How will the EU deal with it? In Europe, the art of saving face — even when things go truly badly — is neither a well-known nor a particularly well-developed science among our decision-makers, and above all […]
A Call to Heed the Conscience and Guard the Nation By Former Heads of Israel’s Defense Establishment (Appia Institute is honored to publish this important appeal. The future of Israel is at stake, and so is the future of that strategic region at the crossroads of the world.) Dr. Ely Karmon, from the Reichman University, […]
