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The Syrian Uprising: Implications for Israel

The Syrian Uprising: Implications for Israel

August 9, 2011 | Prof. Eyal Zisser
In Syria, the story is the emergence of social groups from the periphery and their struggle to gain access to power and take over the center. The emergence of the Baath party and the Assad dynasty in the 1960s involved a coalition of peripheral forces led by the Alawites, but many others joined who came from the periphery. Now, because of socioeconomic reasons, the periphery has turned against the regime.
US Exposes Iran’s Secret Cooperation with al-Qaida

US Exposes Iran’s Secret Cooperation with al-Qaida

August 5, 2011 | Amb. Dore Gold
Should new branches of al-Qaida spread to Syria and other neighboring countries, Israel will have to take into account that Iran will know how to exploit these organizations in order to pose new challenges along the eastern front.
Can America Block Iran’s Drive for Regional Hegemony?

Can America Block Iran’s Drive for Regional Hegemony?

April 10, 2011 | Dan Meridor
The most important conflict in the world today is the Iran-America conflict over the nuclearization of Iran. If there is leadership, resolve, and persistence, along with more sanctions, there is a chance that Iran will have to rethink its policy. Thus, a strong America is a very clear Israeli interest.
The Islamist Threat to Jordan

The Islamist Threat to Jordan

May 25, 2006 | Nibras Kazimi
Empirical Hubris: How “Anonymous” Disguises the Real Threat to the West and Damages the CIA

Empirical Hubris: How “Anonymous” Disguises the Real Threat to the West and Damages the CIA

September 13, 2004 | Jeffrey Helmreich
The Islamic Movement in Israel

The Islamic Movement in Israel

October 15, 1999 | Raphael Israeli