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Proportionality in Modern Asymmetrical Wars

August 27, 2009 | Dr. Amichai Cohen

Download the pdf Executive Summary Asymmetrical conflicts are fought between a state following the laws of armed conflicts or international humanitarian law, and organizations that almost never follow these rules and have very little incentive to do so. While the Geneva Conventions and their protocols were framed in an era of “classic” military engagements, when […]

Iran’s Nuclear Aspirations Threaten the World

August 6, 2009 | Amb. Dore Gold

The Islamic Republic has already proved it only uses talks with the West as a delaying tactic as it relentlessly pursues nuclear arms. Only severe sanctions backed by military threat will have any impact.

The Growing Threat of Radical Islamic Groups in Germany

April 21, 2009 | David Perl

Germany has been increasingly forced to confront "homegrown" Islamist terrorism, the threat of radicalized converts to Islam, and the threat of non-integrated Muslim immigrants. In 2003, Iranian-backed Hizbullah was found to have identified Israeli, Jewish, and American facilities in Germany as terror targets. Which are the prominent radical Islamic groups operating in Germany?

A New Strategy for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

September 2, 2008 | Lt.-Gen. (ret.) Moshe Yaalon

Al-Qaeda Affiliate – Jaish al-Islam – Receives Formal Sanctuary in Hamas-Ruled Gaza

August 20, 2008 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi

The Challenge of Intelligence Assessment Regarding International Terrorist Organizations

November 5, 2007 | Shabtai Shavit

The Muslim Brotherhood: A Moderate Islamic Alternative to al-Qaeda or a Partner in Global Jihad?

November 1, 2007 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi

Does the Prospective Purchase of British Gas from Gaza Threaten Israel’s National Security?

October 19, 2007 | Lt.-Gen. (ret.) Moshe Yaalon

Al-Qaeda: The Next Goal Is to Liberate Spain from the Infidels

October 11, 2007 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi

Iran, Hizbullah, Hamas and the Global Jihad: A New Conflict Paradigm for the West

August 29, 2007

“The Army of the Nation” – Another Al-Qaeda Affiliate in the Gaza Strip

August 7, 2007 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi

A Conversation between Ambassador Dore Gold and Barak M. Seener

July 11, 2007 | Amb. Dore Gold

The Risks to Regional Security from International Forces in Gaza

June 24, 2007 | Pinhas Inbari

The Erosion of Al-Qaeda’s Power in Saudi Arabia

June 13, 2007 | Mordechai Abir

Components of Domestic Security in the Age of Global Jihadism

May 31, 2007 | Avi Dichter