BESA Center Perspectives Paper No.2,269, March 20, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The US has embarked on a significant humanitarian initiative in Gaza, planning to establish a temporary maritime pier to facilitate large-scale aid delivery. This strategic move, announced by President Biden, …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,261, February 6, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The global maritime arena is undergoing a period of change and upheaval. This includes Iranian aggression and Houthi piracy, conflict in the Black Sea, maritime border disputes over energy …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,245, December 21, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In response to the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, the United States has deployed significant naval forces to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Arabian Sea. This strategic display …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,244, December 19, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict to incorporate a maritime dimension provoked by a Houthi-led offensive against commercial shipping represents both an escalation and a significant strategic challenge. This …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,220, October 16, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Hamas has conducted the most devastating terror attack in Israel’s history, demonstrating humanity’s worst depravity. The attack led to the tragic loss of over 1,200 lives, including at least …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,204, June 27, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Tunisia’s relationship with its historic Jewish community and the Jewish state has been marked by sporadic progress and unfortunate setbacks. There has been a Jewish presence in Tunisia since …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,184, February 27, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Israel’s shift from USEUCOM to USCENTCOM is no less than a formal recognition of Israel as a regional heavyweight. The move has transformed the strategic landscape. Under USCENTCOM’s umbrella, …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,176, January 30, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Washington will likely call upon Israel to participate in future multinational coalitions, which will entail IDF forces deploying to foreign countries as part of US-led operations. Israel has not …
