As part of the ongoing efforts by the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA) to provide timely and rigorous analysis, the Center recently convened …
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in its capacity of the NATO Contact Point Embassy in Israel in cooperation with the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and the Institute for National Security Studies INSS Israel hosted a working breakfast for …
The Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA Center) proudly congratulates Professor Eitan Shamir and Brig. Gen. (res.) Eran Ortal on being awarded the prestigious Chechik Prize for Research in Israeli Security Studies—one of the most important and influential awards in …
Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting The Indo-Pacific Conference: Challenges and Opportunities at the BESA Center.
Prof. Ken Jimbo, Amb. Arai Yusuke, and leading BESA scholars discussed key strategic trends in Asia and their implications for Israel.…
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and to all those affected, and we stand in solidarity with the community during this difficult time.
The Hanukkah holiday reaffirms our commitment to keep the menorah’s light burning—a symbol carried …
We were honored to host the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Israel, Mr. Mukhtar Mammadov, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving relationship between our countries and the path ahead.
The discussion explored regional security and energy challenges, recent developments
Mideast Security and Policy Studies No. 214
The June 2025 open war between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran marked a watershed moment in the history of the Middle East and in the evolution of Israeli warfare. While Israel …
Professor Eitan Shamir recently concluded a productive visit to the Italian Army’s Mechanized Brigade “Granatieri di Sardegna,” at the invitation of its commander, Brigadier General Giuseppe Diotallevi. As a key component of the Italian Army’s leadership development program, Professor Shamir …
