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When Recognition Becomes Evasion: Europe’s Palestinian Statehood Campaign

When Recognition Becomes Evasion: Europe’s Palestinian Statehood Campaign

April 29, 2025 | Aviram Bellaishe
The Western attempt to differentiate between the “jihadist terrorist” and the PLO-type “nationalist fighter” reflects a fundamental failure to understand the conflict.
Nuclear Talks May Empower, Embolden Iran If U.S. Isn’t Careful

Nuclear Talks May Empower, Embolden Iran If U.S. Isn’t Careful

April 28, 2025 | Dalia Ziada
Without these considerations, the U.S. risks unintentionally accelerating a new Cold War in the Middle East.
Turkey’s Expanding Military Footprint Threatens Israel

Turkey’s Expanding Military Footprint Threatens Israel

April 27, 2025 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
Turkish cooperation with anti-Israel actors could draw Israeli responses. Yet both Ankara and Jerusalem are skilled at managing tensions through diplomatic channels.
Will Hussein Al-Sheikh Be the Next Terrorist in a Suit to Head the PLO?

Will Hussein Al-Sheikh Be the Next Terrorist in a Suit to Head the PLO?

April 21, 2025 | Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch
PLO Central Council to Convene to Appoint Deputy to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas

PLO Central Council to Convene to Appoint Deputy to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas

April 21, 2025 | Yoni Ben Menachem
What Trump 2.0’s Grand Strategy for the Middle East Could Look Like

What Trump 2.0’s Grand Strategy for the Middle East Could Look Like

April 15, 2025 | Irina Tsukerman
Most of the Lebanese Soldiers Deployed in South Lebanon to Dismantle Hizbullah Are Shiite

Most of the Lebanese Soldiers Deployed in South Lebanon to Dismantle Hizbullah Are Shiite

April 10, 2025 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
Why Israel Should Embrace its Role as a Regional Power

Why Israel Should Embrace its Role as a Regional Power

April 9, 2025 | Oded Ailam
Is President Erdoğan Leading Turkey Toward a Dictatorship?

Is President Erdoğan Leading Turkey Toward a Dictatorship?

April 2, 2025 | Yoni Ben Menachem
Turkey’s Internal Crisis and Strategic Expansion

Turkey’s Internal Crisis and Strategic Expansion

April 1, 2025 | Oded Ailam
The Trump-MBS Strategy for a Secure and Prosperous Middle East

The Trump-MBS Strategy for a Secure and Prosperous Middle East

March 31, 2025 | Dalia Ziada, Dr. Dan Diker
Will the PA’s Restructured “Pay-for-Slay” Policy Lead to Renewed U.S. Funding?

Will the PA’s Restructured “Pay-for-Slay” Policy Lead to Renewed U.S. Funding?

March 30, 2025 | Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch
In a World of Chaos – Opportunity Emerges

In a World of Chaos – Opportunity Emerges

March 27, 2025 | Aviram Bellaishe
Minorities Abandoned: Europe’s Double Standard on Islamist Oppression in the Middle East

Minorities Abandoned: Europe’s Double Standard on Islamist Oppression in the Middle East

March 23, 2025 | Amb. Freddy Eytan
U.S. Attacks in Yemen Provide a Security Blanket for Israel in The Hague

U.S. Attacks in Yemen Provide a Security Blanket for Israel in The Hague

March 20, 2025 | Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch