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Author: Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall

IDF Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael (Mickey) Segall, an expert on strategic issues with a focus on Iran, terrorism, and the Middle East, is a senior analyst at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and at Acumen Risk Advisors.
Iran Takes Off the Gloves

Iran Takes Off the Gloves

March 28, 2012 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
It is no longer clear that Iran sees carrying out an attack in the U.S. as crossing some sort of red line.
Iran: The Syrian Highway in the Fight Against Israel Is Still Open

Iran: The Syrian Highway in the Fight Against Israel Is Still Open

January 24, 2012 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
The wave of protest in Syria has put to the test the strategic alliance between Iran (and Hizbullah) and Bashar Assad's regime. Syria is the main state component of the "resistance camp" and serves as a logistical hinterland for Hizbullah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Iran sees its unequivocal backing for Syria as a demonstration of its ability to stay loyal to its allies despite the regional turmoil.
Iran Signals Its Readiness for a Final Confrontation

Iran Signals Its Readiness for a Final Confrontation

November 14, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Since the November 2011 IAEA report, senior figures of the Iranian regime have begun to use threatening language toward Israel and the U.S.
Iran Holds Major Air Defense Drill Amid Tensions with Turkey

Iran Holds Major Air Defense Drill Amid Tensions with Turkey

September 25, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Deteriorating Relations between Iran and Turkey

Deteriorating Relations between Iran and Turkey

September 21, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Iran Sees New Opportunity for Regional Domination Despite Turkish Competition

Iran Sees New Opportunity for Regional Domination Despite Turkish Competition

September 15, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
How Iran Is Helping Assad Suppress Syria’s “Arab Spring”

How Iran Is Helping Assad Suppress Syria’s “Arab Spring”

July 20, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Does Iran’s Latest Military Exercise Signal a New Defense Doctrine?

Does Iran’s Latest Military Exercise Signal a New Defense Doctrine?

July 6, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Latin America: Iran’s Springboard to America’s Backyard

Latin America: Iran’s Springboard to America’s Backyard

June 14, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Why Iran Is Pushing for a Shiite Victory in Bahrain

Why Iran Is Pushing for a Shiite Victory in Bahrain

June 2, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Revolutionary Guards’ Influence Grows in Iran as Opposition Falters

Revolutionary Guards’ Influence Grows in Iran as Opposition Falters

March 27, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Is Iran a Role Model for Arab Revolutions?

Is Iran a Role Model for Arab Revolutions?

March 7, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Iran: Preconditions and Provocations

Iran: Preconditions and Provocations

February 10, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Iran Views the Egyptian Revolution as the Direct Continuation of Khomeini’s Revolution

Iran Views the Egyptian Revolution as the Direct Continuation of Khomeini’s Revolution

February 3, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
Iran Changes the Balance of Power in Lebanon

Iran Changes the Balance of Power in Lebanon

January 23, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall